Postdoc: Digital Twin Engineer for Multi-Physics

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction of Dr. Yuan Xuan. This is a term position, with duration and potential continuation contingent on university need, funding, and performance.

Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed. The candidate will develop digital twin systems using multi-physics simulations of 2D material synthesis chambers, validate results against experimental measurements, and use the twins to

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by start date.
• Strong experience with computational fluid dynamics and molecular dynamics.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital twin systems using multi-physics simulations for 2D material synthesis chambers.
• Validate and calibrate digital twins with experimental data.
• Provide process optimization recommendations for Penn State Cloud Lab users.

Skills

CFD simulations

CAD modeling

Molecular dynamics (ReaxFF)

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ReaxFF MD simulations

Multi-physics simulation

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction of Dr. Yuan Xuan. This is a term position, with duration and potential continuation contingent on university need, funding, and performance.

Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed. The candidate will develop digital twin systems using multi-physics simulations of 2D material synthesis chambers, validate results against experimental measurements, and use the twins to