The job duties and responsibilities of the postdoctoral associate include: developing large-eddy simulation code for turbulent wind and water flows with complex land topography in presence; performing numerical simulations for wave and turbulence flows in coastal areas; investigating the flow dynamics of turbulent transport of momentum, mass, and heat in the land-air-water system; assisting principle investigator reporting project progress to funding agency; and publish research results in scientific journals.

Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, civil and environment engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, computational sciences, atmospheric sciences, physical oceanography, or a related field. Experience with computational and/or theoretical fluid mechanics research along with a strong publication record is required. Excellent communication skills in English are preferred.

These positions are located at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL), an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research center at the College of Science and Engineering. SAFL research is focused on fundamental fluid dynamics and the intersection of fluid mechanics with major societal challenges in energy, environment, and health. The lab integrates cutting-edge experimental work at laboratory and field scales with advanced computational tools and theory to obtain innovative, science-based solutions to fluid-flow challenges.

Research is led at SAFL by 19 full-time faculty members with appointments in the College of Science and Engineering, as well as the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior in the College of Biological Sciences and the Department of Geography in the College of Liberal Arts. SAFL personnel includes research and support staff members, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, as well as visiting researchers and undergraduate interns conducting research at SAFL.

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• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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