Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a Post Doc Fellowship in optical measurement techniques to work under the supervision of Dr. Carson Running.
The appointment is expected to begin on April 01, 2025, or at a minimum sometime during the spring/summer 2025 academic semesters.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant must have demonstrated excellence in experimental research in the field of measurement techniques and diagnostics and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:
Official duties and responsibilities of the applicant include student mentorship, experimental design, testing, data-processing, and publishing.
Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.).
Conducting engineering scholarly activities including grant preparation and submission, mentoring of graduate student researchers, and publication of results.
Required Competencies
Experience or demonstrated ability working with diverse groups.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to operate effectively as a team player and leader who works effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates and has strong interpersonal skills, and independent judgment.
Minimum Requirements
PhD degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Experimental research experience in the following areas: optical measurement techniques for aerodynamics.
Experience designing experimental testing rigs.
Experience presenting/publishing research findings.
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/31/2024 and include the following materials:
Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
