Postdoctoral Research Position: Computational Physics of Turbulent Flows

VS-Postdoc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Computational Physics of the Turbulent Flows. This full-time role focuses on high-fidelity simulation and analysis of complex turbulent flows in engineering systems, with access to world-class computational resources.

The successful candidate will conduct large-scale simulations, analyze data, and develop physics-based models while collaborating with experimental and computational teams across

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Strong expertise in computational fluid dynamics and turbulent flows.
• Experience with scientific computing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large-scale simulations of turbulent flows using state-of-the-art CFD methods.
• Perform advanced data analysis and develop physics-based models.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational teams across institutions.

Skills

Computational fluid dynamics

Data analysis

High-performance computing

GPU acceleration

Education

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Position: Computational Physics of Turbulent Flows

2026-08-03

Postdoctoral Research Position: Computational Physics of TurbulentFlows

Johns Hopkins University

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $63,480 - $100,000 per year

Posted: Today

Category: Mechanical Engineering; +1

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join acollaborative program focused on high-fidelity simulation and analysis ofcomplex turbulent flows in engineering systems. The position offers theopportunity to work on cutting-edge problems in fluid mechanics with access toworld-class computational resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct large-scale simulations of turbulent flows using state-of-the-art CFDmethods.

Perform advanced data analysis and develop physics-based models.

Collaborate with experimental and computational teams acrossinstitutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualificatons

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Strong expertise in computatuional fluid dynamics and turbulent flows.

Experience with scientific computing and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high-performance computing and GPU acceleration.

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faithbelief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selectedcandidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to,the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years inrank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similarfactors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; andother factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries forthis position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief atthe time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end ofthe salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate mayvary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include thesuccessful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internalequity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonablydetermined by the University.

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