Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering to conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary research in thermal sciences, CFD, heat transfer, and energy systems.

The successful candidate will mentor graduate students, collaborate with faculty and industry partners, and contribute to planning, execution, reporting, and dissemination of results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Research experience in thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, energy systems, computational modeling, or related areas.
• Experience conducting independent research and analyzing data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan and manage research activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary environments.
• Commitment to research integrity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary research in thermal sciences and related areas.
• Mentor and coordinate graduate student researchers.
• Collaborate with faculty, industrial partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to research planning, computational and experimental investigations, and reporting.
• Produce scholarly publications and presentations; manage milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Thermal sciences

Computational modeling

Data analysis

Publications

Experimental methods

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Experimentation tools

Job description

Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department Org: MIME - 102010

Employee Classification: P1 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-MC

Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift:1

Start Time: End Time:

Posted Salary:

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary research in thermal sciences, computational modeling, advanced manufacturing, and industrial process optimization.
The successful candidate will contribute to multiple research projects involving industrial glass manufacturing, high-temperature thermal systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, combustion, thermal energy storage, experimental instrumentation, and data-driven modeling and optimization.
The position requires the ability to independently conduct research, manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, efficiently mentor and coordinate graduate student researchers, and collaborate with faculty, industrial partners, and other stakeholders.
The candidate is expected to contribute to research planning and execution, computational and experimental investigations, technical reporting, scholarly publications, presentations, and the timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering or scientific field.
• Research experience in thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, energy systems, computational modeling, or related areas.
• Experience conducting independent research and analyzing experimental or computational data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific publications, technical reports, and research presentations.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan and manage research activities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Commitment to research integrity, laboratory safety, and high-quality research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating interdisciplinary research activities.
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate research students.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, industry partners, and external research collaborators.
• Experience managing or contributing to multiple research projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing research priorities and learn new technical methods.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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