Postdoctoral Research Associate – Computational Solid Mechanics at the FAMU–FSU College of ...
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- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 63230
Department
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will join a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, applied mathematicians, and computational scientists to develop next-generation computational methods, publish in leading journals and conferences, mentor graduate students, and contribute to major federally funded research initiatives.
- Develop next-generation numerical methods for computational solid mechanics.
- Design and implement robust finite element algorithms for nonlinear mechanics problems.
- Develop AI-enabled acceleration strategies for nonlinear finite element analysis and large-scale computational mechanics.
- Develop novel iterative solvers, multigrid methods, Krylov subspace algorithms, learned preconditioners, and nonlinear solution strategies for large-scale mechanics problems.
- Develop scalable computational algorithms for large-scale engineering and biomedical simulations
- Advance the state of the art in computational solid mechanics, scientific computing, numerical linear algebra, and scientific machine learning.
- Conduct large-scale computational simulations and analyze numerical results.
- Publish research in leading journals and conferences in computational mechanics, scientific computing, applied mathematics, and computational engineering.
- Collaborate with researchers across engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, and biomedical engineering.
- Contribute to competitive research proposals to federal agencies and private foundations.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in computational solid mechanics, finite element methods, scientific computing, numerical methods, or computer graphics.
- Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with experience developing large-scale scientific software.
- Experience with object-oriented software development and modern software engineering practices.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in high-quality conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
- Experience with nonlinear finite element methods and computational mechanics.
- Experience with iterative solvers, multigrid methods, Krylov subspace methods, preconditioning techniques, and nonlinear solution algorithms.
- Experience developing scientific machine learning, AI-based acceleration techniques, or learned numerical methods for computational mechanics.
- Experience with reduced-order modeling, multiscale methods, uncertainty quantification, or high-performance scientific computing.
- Experience developing computational simulation, visualization, or interactive software systems.
- Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate researchers.
About the College of Engineering
Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the FAMU–FSU College of Engineering is the nation's only jointly operated college of engineering, combining the complementary strengths of Florida State University and Florida A&M University. The College offers an exceptionally collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with internationally recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, computational science, quantum science and engineering, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, high-performance computing, and materials research. Faculty and students benefit from close collaborations with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Center for Advanced Power Systems, regional healthcare partners, and a growing network of federal laboratories and industry collaborators.
HelpfulThe NexCom Laboratory (Laboratory for Next-Generation Computation) at the FAMU–FSU College of Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Surgery.
The NexCom Laboratory develops next-generation computational methods that integrate scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and emerging computational paradigms to solve challenging problems in engineering, medicine, and science. Our research spans computational mechanics, scientific computing, computer graphics, machine learning, computational modeling, and quantum computing, with an emphasis on developing transformative computational technologies with real-world impact.
Our research focuses on nonlinear computational solid mechanics, finite element methods, scientific machine learning, iterative and nonlinear solvers, multigrid methods, Krylov subspace methods, reduced-order modeling, multiscale modeling, and high-performance scientific computing. We are particularly interested in developing AI-enabled acceleration strategies that improve the convergence, efficiency, robustness, and scalability of numerical algorithms for large-scale nonlinear mechanics problems.
Contact InfoReview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Suvranu De, Search Committee Chair.
University InformationOne of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Working at Florida State University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
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Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.
Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
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