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Wayne State University

Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineering

detroit, MI

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Wayne State University lists this Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineering opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineering at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position focused on laboratory investigations of air-blast atomization in liquid films. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and creative researcher with a strong background in atomization and experimental fluid mechanics, particularly in optical flow-visualization techniques.

The successful candidate will conduct advanced laboratory experiments to study the dynamics of gas coherent structures and the formation of transverse liquid waves. This work will involve a combination of novel experimental approaches, including PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraphy. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, and for producing project reports and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Qualifications:

This position requires a PhD qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong background in liquid atomization and experimental fluid mechanics.

Strong ability to analyze analytical data sets. Experience with PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraphy is highly desirable.

Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, able to work collaboratively with team members and external collaborators.

School/College/Division:

H05 - College of Engineering

Primary department:

H0507 - Mechanical Engineering

Employment type:

Regular Employee

Job type: Full Time

Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

Compensation type: Annual Salary

Salary minimum: TBD

Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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detroit, MI, 48228, US

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