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Virginia Tech · 4 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate, Mission Systems Division

Blacksburg, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Virginia Tech's Mission Systems Division is seeking a postdoctoral associate in Hypersonic Aerodynamics. The role involves developing new models and simulations for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) hypersonic codes, including turbulence and transition models for hypersonic flows, and performing verification and validation studies.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing new turbulence and transition models for compressible hypersonic flows

Implementing new models and numerical schemes into larger, existing hypersonic CFD codebases

Performing verification & validation studies for the new models

Generating CFD datasets using new models for specific applications

Qualification

CFD for Hypersonic flowsAerothermodynamics of hypersonic flowsHigh Performance ComputingUS3D CFD softwareTurbulence modelingCommunication skillsMentoring students

Required

Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining

US Citizenship

Demonstrated expertise in CFD for Hypersonic flows

Deep knowledge of aerothermodynamics of hypersonic flows, compressible flows, and mechanics of turbulence

Proficiency in High Performance Computing & Linux

A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications