Florida International University · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate -The Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. The postdoctoral researcher will engage in cutting-edge wind engineering research, conducting experiments and developing numerical models while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and mentoring students.
EducationHigher EducationPublic RelationsUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research on wind engineering, focusing on experimental and/or computational aspects
Design, set up, and execute experiments using the Wall of Wind facility, including wind flow field, aerodynamic, and aeroelastic testing
Develop and apply advanced numerical models (e.g., FEA, CFD) to simulate wind effects on structures
Analyze and interpret experimental and numerical data, and disseminate findings through technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications
Assist in the development of research proposals and contribute to the acquisition of external funding
Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students
Collaborate with researchers from other institutions and industry partners
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong background in wind engineering, fluid mechanics, and/or building aerodynamics
Experience with experimental techniques in wind engineering, such as PIV, pressure measurements, and load measurements
Proficiency in computational methods, such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Experience with data acquisition and analysis using software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing research findings
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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