Postdoctoral Researcher — Squid Swimming & Flow Analytics

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Engineering at the University of North Texas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Squid Swimming project. The successful candidate will lead quantitative analysis of animal configuration and related flow field topology using graph theory while collaborating with biologists and advising student researchers.

The NSF-funded project emphasizes state-of-the-art volumetric flow measurement and novel methods to quantify swimming behavior.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with 3D velocity field analysis.
• Experience with graph analysis and optimization methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and develop physical models
• Write publications
• Prepare and present technical presentations
• Assist with project reports

Skills

Graph theory

3D velocity fields analysis

Programming

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The College of Engineering at the University of North Texas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Squid Swimming project. The successful candidate will lead quantitative analysis of animal configuration and related flow field topology using graph theory while collaborating with biologists and advising student researchers.

The NSF-funded project emphasizes state-of-the-art volumetric flow measurement and novel methods to quantify swimming behavior.