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Postdoc Research Associate in Experimental Thermal/Fluids Sciences

Iowa State University -
Ames, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Childcare
Retirement plan

Qualifications

AI models
Fluid dynamics
Computational research
Management
Research proposal writing
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Conference papers
Experience working with graduate students
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Computational modeling
Scientific research papers
Doctorate in mechanical engineering
Research industry grant writing
Machine intelligence
Experience working with undergraduate students
Doctor of Philosophy
Thermodynamics
Engineering research
Conducting conference presentations
Participating in conferences
Research assistant mentoring
Laboratory staff supervision
Machine learning (ML) fundamentals
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Senior level
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Communication skills
Research supervision
Scientific reports

Full Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate in Experimental Thermal/Fluids Sciences

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to research activities within the Experimental Thermal/Fluids Sciences Laboratory. The successful candidate will support cutting-edge research and assist in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas:

Conduct fundamental research in the areas of:
- Plasma thermodynamics
- Multiphase flow dynamics
- Machine learning applications for multiphase flow modeling and prediction
Assist the laboratory director with daily laboratory operations, including the supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
Prepare technical reports and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
Contribute to the development of competitive research proposals and other grant-related activities in collaboration with the laboratory director.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or doctoral degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

Documented background in experimental thermal-fluids sciences.
Research experience in one or more of the following areas: plasma thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, multiphase flows, or machine learning-based multiphase flow dynamics and control.
Strong written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated through scholarly publications and the cover letter.

Department/Program & College Description:

Iowa State has a long history of educational and research excellence in aerospace engineering. This includes training students for engineering careers in aviation starting as early as 1928, housing one of five NASA centers of excellence in Computational Fluid Dynamics in the 1970’s, building the world’s first Tornado and Downburst simulator, and housing the only university icing research wind tunnel in the United States.

Over the years, our graduates have distinguished themselves in the aerospace profession. Aerospace Engineering students at Iowa State take a rigorous curriculum in core aerospace engineering sciences and design, and have numerous opportunities to pursue hands-on work both inside and outside the department.

Department Unit/Website:
Department of Aerospace Engineering – College of Engineering, Iowa State University

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

July 17, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 24, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19619

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected] .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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