Senior Research Scientist - Aeroacoustics & Fluid Dynamics

University of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi, through the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), seeks a Senior Research Scientist II to lead world‑class research in fluid dynamics and aeroacoustics, with strong experience in experimental design and data analysis. The candidate should be recognized internationally and able to steer a multidisciplinary research group.

The role requires leadership in test planning, securing external funding, mentoring staff and graduate students, and maintaining sponsor

Qualifications

• PhD required with a strong record in fluid mechanics and aeroacoustics.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution within HSAG.
• Collaborate to grow aeroacoustics research at Ole Miss.
• Maintain external sponsor relationships and pursue new funding.
• Oversee program management from proposals to deliverables.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Aeroacoustics

Design of experiments

Signal processing

Data reduction

Leadership

Mentoring

Program management

External collaborations

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PIV

LDV

LDA

DIC

Shack-Hartmann

Microphone arrays

Job description

The University of Mississippi, through the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), seeks a Senior Research Scientist II to lead world‑class research in fluid dynamics and aeroacoustics, with strong experience in experimental design and data analysis. The candidate should be recognized internationally and able to steer a multidisciplinary research group.

The role requires leadership in test planning, securing external funding, mentoring staff and graduate students, and maintaining sponsor