Job Announcement
Post Doctoral Position in Computational Fluid Dynamics

How to Contact
 
 Group: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 
 Name: Dr. Jacky Prucz 
 Phone: (304) 293-3131 
 
 

Full Time Position

Posted on:07/19/2012
Due by:07/19/2013

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University seeks applications for Post-Doctoral Fellow in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Position #71201). A Ph.D in mechanical engineering or related field with emphasis on thermal fluid engineering and at least two year of programming experience with FORTRAN, C or C++, and FLUENT UDF are required. Experience in CFD grid generation using ICEM-CFD, running simulations using FLUENT, post-processing data, experience and/or knowledge of turbulent reacting flow phenomena, turbulence modeling, knowledge of parallel programming, and experience with Linux clusters are desirable. The prospective candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills. Initial appointment will start August 15, 2012. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of candidate will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications are required and should be sent to MAEDept@mail.wvu.edu including a cover letter with Position #71201, a CV, and contact information for three references.

West Virginia University is a comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of over 29,000; a Carnegie High Research University at the center of a developing high-technology corridor, providing challenges and opportunities for candidates. The Department is ranked top 25 in research expenditures by the National Science Foundation. It employs 30 tenure-track faculty and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to 450 undergraduate students, 80 M.S., and 75 Ph.D. students. Additional information may be found at www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu or by contacting Dr. Jacky Prucz, Chairman, at (304) 293-3131, P.O. Box 6106, Morgantown, WV 26506-6106.

West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, encouraging applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities, in commitment to building a diverse body of faculty and staff.

For more information, visit www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu