Post-Doc CFD Research Scientist — Lead Projects & Mentoring

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,247 - 71,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Paid holidays and generous leave

Tuition assistance/tuition benefits

Wellbeing and wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a post-doctoral associate in Mechanical Engineering to lead high-level CFD research and develop new computational tools for electrochemical processes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and mentors students, contributing to publications and grant proposals.

The role requires a PhD with strong CFD background, experience in solver development, and proficiency in C++/Fortran/Python.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with emphasis on CFD.
• Experience in advanced CFD solver development and numerical methods for stiff systems.
• Expertise in multiphase flows, stiff chemistry/transport terms, and parallel computing.
• Strong publication record as first author in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level theoretical and numerical research and data analysis (55%).
• Prepare publications, proposals, and presentations (20%).
• Mentor PhD and MSME students (10%).
• Organize and manage laboratory activities and safety (10%).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and industry partners.

Skills

High-fidelity CFD

Solver development

C/C++ programming

MPI-based parallel computing

Python/MATLAB

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MPI

Python

MATLAB

Fortran 90

C++/Java

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a post-doctoral associate in Mechanical Engineering to lead high-level CFD research and develop new computational tools for electrochemical processes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and mentors students, contributing to publications and grant proposals.

The role requires a PhD with strong CFD background, experience in solver development, and proficiency in C++/Fortran/Python.