Development and Application of Advanced Laser-based Measurement Techniques to Transonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic Flows jobs in United States
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ORAU · 1 month ago

Development and Application of Advanced Laser-based Measurement Techniques to Transonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic Flows

positionHampton, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

ORAU is part of the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities for highly-talented scientists. The role involves developing advanced laser-based measurement techniques for transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flows and applying these methods to study important fluid mechanics problems.

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Responsibilities

Design of advanced laser-based measurement techniques for transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flows
Apply femtosecond laser electronic excitation and tagging (FLEET) method and particle image velocimetry (PIV) to study high Reynolds number transonic flows
Apply planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) to study launch and hypersonic Earth and Mars re-entry vehicles and heat shield materials
Conduct measurements in various flow facilities located at Langley
Study important fluid mechanics problems using advanced measurement techniques

Qualification

Laser-based measurement techniquesComputational fluid dynamics (CFD)Particle image velocimetry (PIV)Planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF)High Reynolds number flowsResearch proposal writingCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.orau.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andy Page
President /CEO
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Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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