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Post Doctoral Fellow - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  • 496823
  • Full-Time
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Department: Mechanical Engineering Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research on homogenization and asymptotic analysis of compliant thin shells.

Responsibilities include:
• Perform rigorous analytical research in homogenization and asymptotic methods applied to compliant thin-shell structures.
• Supervise and support research assistants conducting numerical simulations, fabrication, and experimental characterization.
• Prepare abstracts, journal papers, and research proposals to disseminate findings and support funding efforts.
• Contribute broadly to the research and collaborative activities of the group.

Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in mechanics, applied mathematics, or a related field, with a strong background in homogenization and asymptotic analysis in solid mechanics. Candidates should be comfortable with numerical methods and scientific coding. Knowledge of shell theory is a plus. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out for additional information.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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