Post Doctoral Fellow - Mechanical Engineering - (496241 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a PhD-level researcher in mechanical engineering to advance projects in homogenization, continuum mechanics, and applied mathematics.

The position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and leadership in complex experiments. Candidates will demonstrate expertise in mathematical modeling or computational mechanics, plan and review experiments, and contribute to high-impact research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in homogenization, continuum mechanics and applied mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct cross-disciplinary research.
• Willingness to lead and collaborate on complex experiments.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• Plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Homogenization

Continuum mechanics

Applied mathematics

Mathematical modeling

Computational mechanics

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Department: MechanicalEngineeringSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge inarea of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allowfor completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.Develops leadership and management skills.

• 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experimentsor projects under control or supervisory responsibility.


• 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimentalprocedures.


• 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complexpiece of research equipment.


• 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.


• 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects undercontrol.


• 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.


• 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levelsonly in unusual situations.


• 8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

We seek a candidate with strong research experience inhomogenization, continuum mechanics, and applied mathematics. A PhDin Mechanical Engineering or related fields is required. The idealcandidate will have demonstrated expertise in mathematical modelingor computational mechanics, as well as the ability to work acrossdisciplines.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advancedprofessional discipline or the highest level of general businessknowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directlyjob-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in arecognized field of specialization that is directly related to thetype of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.