Senior Research Scientist II

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist II within the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA). The successful candidate will lead world-class research in fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics, and related diagnostics, guiding a multidisciplinary team and establishing external collaborations.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, at least 15 years of leadership in research, and a proven track record in securing funding, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in modern fluid-mechanics measurements (e.g. PIV, LDV, LDA, DIC, PLIF, Shack-Hartmann, hotwire arrays, microphone arrays, Kulites, etc.).
• Familiarity with correlation-based analytical methods (e.g. wavenumber-frequency decomposition, POD, wave-packet analysis, array processing).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary research and development groups; ability to recruit, lead, develop, evaluate and mentor staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution within the High-Speed Aeroacoustics Research Group (HSAG); coordinate diagnostics, test programs, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with other researchers to grow and broaden aeroacoustics research activities at the University of Mississippi.
• Demonstrate excellence in academic research and maintain a national reputation in relevant areas.
• Utilize modern testing techniques to measure and characterize complex flow fields and aeroacoustic phenomena.
• Interact with external customers and partners to increase productivity and advance research goals.
• Develop and sustain extramural funding; mentor graduate students on related projects.

Skills

PIV

LDV

LDA

DIC

PLIF

Shack-Hartmann

hotwire arrays

microphone arrays

Kulites

leadership

mentoring

Education

PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Engineering Science or Applied Physics

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Job Summary:

The National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) is seeking tofill an immediate opening for Senior Research Scientist II.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate attainment of aninternational reputation for conducting world-class basic andapplied research in several cutting-edge areas with recognizedexpertise in fluid dynamics (subsonic to hypersonic flow regimes),aeroacoustics, design of experiments, signal processing, and datareduction. The individual has the responsibility to demonstratethat he/she is one of the top researchers in the world in severalof these research areas.

Job Description:

The National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) is seeking tofill an immediate opening for Senior Research Scientist II.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate attainment of aninternational reputation for conducting world-class basic andapplied research in several cutting-edge areas with recognizedexpertise in fluid dynamics (subsonic to hypersonic flow regimes),aeroacoustics, design of experiments, signal processing, and datareduction. The individual has the responsibility to demonstratethat he/she is one of the top researchers in the world in severalof these research areas.

The individual should demonstrate leadership roles in theactivities of multiple recognized professional technical societies,government advisory boards, as well as active participation ininternational symposia and congresses.

The individual should demonstrate a minimum of 15 years ofexperience leading a multidisciplinary research and developmentgroup. This includes a track record of recruiting, leading,developing, evaluating, and maintaining high-quality research staffand students, as well as an ability to mentor and encourage staffprofessional development.

The individual should demonstrate a minimum of 15 years ofexperience maintaining key sponsor relationships for programbreadth, depth, viability and external recognition. This includesidentifying and developing new business opportunities forattracting research funding necessary to support a majormultidisciplinary research and development group.

The individual should demonstrate a minimum of 15 years ofexperience in performing program management functions. Thesefunctions include, but are not limited to, employee administrationsuch as payroll, resource and staffing allocations, evaluations,hiring and disciplinary actions; research task administration fromproposals through deliverables and compliance with policies andprocedures.

Job Responsibilities:

The candidate shall act in a leadership role in testplanning and execution within the High-Speed Aeroacoustics ResearchGroup (HSAG) by fostering a culture of communication andcoordinating team efforts to deploy diagnostics, operate testprograms, and analyze and produce data products. The candidateshall team with the other researchers to grow and broadenthe aeroacoustics research activities at The University ofMississippi. The candidate shall demonstrate excellence inacademic research evidenced by attainment of a nationalreputation for successful research in a specific area and activeparticipation in recognized professional societies of relevance.The candidate shall utilize modern testing techniques tomeasure and characterize complex flow fields and aeroacousticsrelated phenomena. The candidate shall interact with externalcustomers and partners to increase research productivity andadvance research goals. The candidate shall seek to advanceNCPA’s mission through contributions to infrastructuremodernization, implementation of novel diagnostic techniques,intellectual property development, and growth of externalpartnerships and academic collaborations. The candidate will beexpected to develop and sustain extramural funding forresearch efforts commensurate with their expertise and mentorgraduate students on related research projects.

Minimum Qualifications (education and experience) :

Demonstrated proficiency in the practice of modern fluid-mechanicsmeasurements (e.g. PIV, LDV, LDA, DIC, PLIF, Shack-Hartmann, hotwire arrays, microphone arrays, Kulites, etc.).

Demonstrated familiarity with correlation-based analytical methods(e.g. wavenumber-frequency decomposition, POD, wave-packetanalysis, array processing).

M inimum of 15 years of experience.

The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain a U.S. SecurityClearance.

Possession of a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Engineering Science, Applied Physics, or aclosely related field.

Education Qualifications:

PhD

Experience:

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.

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