Faculty Position in Experimental Fluid Mechanics
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position (assistant/associate) in the area of advanced experimental techniques in fluid mechanics effective August 2026. We seek candidates with experience in a broad range of fundamental and applied studies. Areas of specific interest are but not limited to laser diagnostic techniques and other imaging techniques for measuring flow field details such as velocity structure species and temperature. Candidates with expertise in creative measurement techniques for unique applications that may arise with collaborators across the department and college are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will collaborate with our current theoretical and computational faculty across a broad range of research areas. We are interested in an experimentalist who can develop large datasets in support of emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning driven advances in fluid dynamics. We seek candidates motivated to contribute to a large collegial interdisciplinary and thriving Mechanical Engineering Department with a strong tradition of fundamental and applied research.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field a strong record of academic accomplishments a proven ability to work collaboratively a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Hours per week
40
Review Date
November 3 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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