Postdoc: Hydraulic Modeling with CFD & Flume Experiments

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Support for personal and professional well-being

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar starting July 2026 to conduct research on roadway hydraulic structures using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in civil engineering, experience with computational modeling, and familiarity with flume experiments. Responsibilities include research tasks, data collection, and result analysis, all contributing to valuable guidance for practitioners.

This position includes a competitive benefits package and emphasizes the importance of belonging and equity within the university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in civil engineering or related fields with a focus on hydraulics.
• Prior experience with computational modeling and flume experiments.
• Experience with CFD software like OpenFOAM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research tasks including literature survey and data collection.
• Conduct flume experiments and computational modeling.
• Analyze results and synthesize findings.

Skills

Computational modeling

Flume experiments

CFD software experience (OpenFOAM preferred)

Education

Ph.D. in civil engineering or related fields

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar starting July 2026 to conduct research on roadway hydraulic structures using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in civil engineering, experience with computational modeling, and familiarity with flume experiments. Responsibilities include research tasks, data collection, and result analysis, all contributing to valuable guidance for practitioners.

This position includes a competitive benefits package and emphasizes the importance of belonging and equity within the university community.