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Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

A position for a postdoctoral research associate starting immediately is available in the Center for Multiphase Flow Research and Education under the guidance of Profs. Rodney O. Fox and Alberto Passalacqua.

The candidate's research activity consists of modeling polydisperse gas-liquid systems in bubble columns and stirred tank reactors, with biological reactions.

The candidate will work in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment that deeply values the open sharing of ideas and expertise to succeed in the research project.  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on computational fluid dynamics.
• A strong background in multiphase fluid dynamics. Specifically, the candidate must know the theory of multiphase flow modeling for bubbly flows with Euler-Euler models and have experience with their application to the simulation of devices of industrial relevance.
• A demonstrated ability to implement complex computational models using the OpenFOAM®  CFD toolkit and C++. Having used OpenFOAM to perform computations without implementing models or only having implemented simple sub-models is not sufficient. Candidates should clearly highlight what type of development they have performed in their application, providing examples and, when appropriate and possible, references to their thesis and other publications.
• Knowledge of meshing strategies and tools to create meshes in complex geometries and evaluate their quality. Candidates should elaborate about this aspect in their application, identifying the tools they have used and clarifying the complexity of the geometry they have used.
• Ability to write reports and prepare presentations to communicate research results and progress to the project stakeholders effectively and in independently.
• Experience managing large-scale simulations on high-performance compute clusters, including operative knowledge of queue systems and remote post-processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Independence and self-motivation. Ability to meet deadlines and a strong commitment to working in a multidisciplinary research group, openly sharing results, challenges, and difficulties with the team to ensure timely progress and, ultimately, the success of the project.

Proposed Start Date:
July 1, 2022

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2023

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

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:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
June 6, 2022

Posting Close Date:
June 20, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R8674