Temp Research Engineer — CFD Blood Flow in Arteries (3 Months)

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking to hire a Temporary Research Engineer for a focused 3-month project simulating and validating blood flow through arterial geometries. This temporary appointment involves running CFD simulations, handling experimental data, and documenting results.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering with experience in CFD, data analysis, and careful handling of laboratory equipment. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BS degree in chemical engineering or an equivalent field, such as bioengineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline with substantial fluids and transport preparation.
• Experience with CFD simulation and post-processing using ANSYS Fluent.
• Ability to work carefully with experimental hardware, data-acquisition methods, pumps, tubing, sensors, tracers, or related laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a benchtop flow-validation system relevant to arterial-flow and RTD measurements.
• Set up, run, and document CFD simulations of blood flow in arterial geometries.
• Fit model parameters to experimental and/or clinical data; assess goodness of fit, uncertainty, and sensitivity of key assumptions.
• Maintain organized records of simulation settings, experimental conditions, data-processing steps, and results.

Skills

Six years experience

Data interpretation

Documentation

Education

BS degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

The University of Louisville is seeking to hire a Temporary Research Engineer for a focused 3-month project simulating and validating blood flow through arterial geometries. This temporary appointment involves running CFD simulations, handling experimental data, and documenting results.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering with experience in CFD, data analysis, and careful handling of laboratory equipment. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.