Research Associate, Multiphase Flow & Optical Diagnostics

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Zucrow Laboratories seeks a Research Associate - Engineering to help lead experimental investigations in multiphase flow and combustion phenomena for propulsion and energetics applications. The role involves developing laboratory facilities, advancing optical diagnostics, processing data, and disseminating results in journals and at conferences.

The candidate will work under Dr. Guildenbecher, contributing to grant writing and collaborative projects with government labs,

Qualifications

• Experience with multiphase combustion physics and related diagnostics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated publication record.

Responsibilities

• Lead research operations and execution with task definition, experimental configuration, safety coordination, data acquisition, data processing, and report generation.
• Advise students in coordination with faculty advisors.
• Coordinate research operations with Zucrow Laboratory and other university parties.
• Present research results at major conferences, meetings, and customer facilities.

Skills

Multiphase combustion

Optical diagnostics

Imaging diagnostics

Peer-reviewed publication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field (nice to have)

Job description

Purdue University’s Zucrow Laboratories seeks a Research Associate - Engineering to help lead experimental investigations in multiphase flow and combustion phenomena for propulsion and energetics applications. The role involves developing laboratory facilities, advancing optical diagnostics, processing data, and disseminating results in journals and at conferences.

The candidate will work under Dr. Guildenbecher, contributing to grant writing and collaborative projects with government labs,