Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow specializing in Fire Research, focusing on Wildland-Urban Interface fires. The position involves conducting experiments and contributes to a collaborative research environment within the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center. Ideal candidates have a PhD in relevant fields and a strong foundation in thermal fluids.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in thermal fluids.
• Experience with fire testing equipment.
• Familiarity with imaging analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental campaigns related to WUI fire exposure.
• Assist in small- and large-scale experiments.

Skills

Thermal fluids

Education

PhD in Mechanical engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Fire testing equipment

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JOB TITLE

Post-Doctoral Fellow

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Fire Protection Engineering - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Applications are being sought for a postdoctoral researcher in the research area of Fire Research with a focus on Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires under the leadership of Prof. James L Urban in the department of Fire Protection Engineering and as part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at WPI (wildfirecenter.com). The position will involve experimental campaigns related to WUI fire exposure, compartment fires, and assisting/contributing to small- and large-scale experiments. The position is for one-year with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Required skills and qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or other related STEM field
• Ideal major background will be in the thermal fluids area (fire, fluid mechanics, combustion, or heat transfer)
• Strong foundation in thermal fluids

Desired/Optional qualifications:

• Experience using fire testing equipment: thermocouples, heat flux gauges, thin-skin calorimeters, pitot-tubes, etc.
• Experience with gas sampling and measurements from fire tests
• Experience with intermediate to large-scale fire testing
• Prior research experience performing physical modelling is a plus
• Familiarity with imaging analysis and/or computer vision is a plus.

Applicants will need to provide a letter of interest (1-2 pages), a complete CV, at least two exemplar publications, and at least three academic/research references.

Applications and associated information will be accepted until the position is filled.

The target start date of this position is 15 May 2025, but sooner may be possible.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.