Post-Doctoral Fellow
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JOB TITLE
PostDoctoral FellowLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Fire Protection Engineering NFR JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Applications are being sought for a postdoctoral researcher in the research area of Fire Research with a focus on WildlandUrban Interface (WUI) fires under the leadership of Prof. James L Urban in the department of Fire Protection Engineering and as part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at WPI (wildfirecenter).The position will involve leading computational modeling of WUI fire exposure assisting/contributing to small and largescale experiments. The position is for oneyear with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Required skills and qualifications:
- PhD in Mechanical engineering Fire Protection Engineering or other related stem field
- Ideal major background will be in fluid mechanics combustion fire or heat transfer
- Strong foundation in thermal fluids
Desired/Optional qualifications:
- Experience using computational fire modelling software such as Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and FireFOAM or computational fluid dynamics software
- Prior research experience performing experimental research
- Familiarity with scripting languages/software (e.g. bash python slurm etc.
- Familiarity with imaging analysis and/or computer vision is a plus.
Applicants will need to provide a letter of interest 12pg) a complete CV at least two exemplar publications and at least three academic / research references.
Applications and associated information are requested to be submitted by March 9th but will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start date of this position is 31 March 2025 but sooner may be possible.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
