Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
S&E-School Of Engineering & Computing Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

PURPOSE

• The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with Prof. Miguel Cid Montoya on a project on bridge aeroelasticity and wind-resistant design and optimization of structures. In addition, the postdoc scholar will help the Principal Investigator write research proposals and participate in other academic activities when needed.
  

DESCRIPTION

• Assist the Principal Investigator in working on a project on bridge aeroelasticity and wind-resistant design and optimization of structures.
  
• Design, organize, and conduct research.
  
• Propose research ideas.
  
• Assist in writing research proposals.
  
• Write technical reports and publish findings and papers.
  
• Provide assistance with teaching loads when needed.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related fields with focus on computational fluid dynamics, bridge aeroelasticity, or wind engineering.
  
• Strong background in wind engineering.
  
• Track record of publications in top journals/conferences in bluff body aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, or wind and bridge engineering.
  
• Knowledge of CFD simulations, AI techniques, FE modeling, Python, Matlab, Latex.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with CFD simulations including 2D and 3D simulations, with both static and dynamic meshes, URANS and LES, different turbulence models, and using open-source software (OpenFoam, Salome, etc.).
  
• Experience in applying AI techniques, from surrogates to deep-learning techniques.
  
• Experience in developing and parametrizing FE models of civil engineering structures.
  
• Experience in applying optimization algorithms.
  
• Experience in working with multiple computer languages, including Python, Matlab, bash, etc.
  
• Experience in working in parallel computing environments, i.e. HPC clusters.
  

NOTE:

• For full consideration, please submit the following documents to your application:
  
  • Updated CV with a full list of publications and detailed research experience.
    
  • One (1) page research statement including future vision.
    
  • List of references.
    

• This position is currently grant funded for two (2) years. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.
  

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