Aerospace Propulsion Postdoctoral Fellow
Core
Conduct advanced computational research on laser-matter interactions, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, and aerospace applications, specifically modeling laser-induced plasmas and high-enthalpy flows for atmospheric entry.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Scientist)
Builds
Numerical models and scientific simulations for aerospace propulsion and diagnostics
Domain
Aerospace Engineering / Plasma Physics / High-Enthalpy Flows
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Computational fluid dynamics, Plasma physics, Thermochemical nonequilibrium modeling, High-performance computing, Scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran), Numerical simulation
Preferred skills
Laser-induced plasma modeling, Continuous optical discharges, CFD compressible flows, Material ablation modeling, Model validation, Peer-reviewed publications
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, High-performance computing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement numerical models for laser-induced plasma formation and energy transfer; Conduct computational investigations of high-enthalpy gas flows and ablation phenomena; Execute and maintain scientific simulation codes; Collaborate with experimental researchers to validate models against measurements; Disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (Early-career researcher)