Computational Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher
Employer: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) |
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Job location: Vicksburg USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
The participant will participate in a large multi-year research and development project on the development of computational modeling tools for fluid-structure interaction processes from coastal, hydraulic, geotechnical, arctic, and marine engineering applications. A wide range of skill sets are required, including: computational fluid mechanics, computational solid mechanics, physics of granular materials/sediments, numerical analysis, parallel algorithms, verification & validation, computational geometry, mesh generation, scientific visualization, and human-computer interaction. Scientific and mathematical software development will be the primary focus of the larger group and ample opportunities for gaining software development skills will be provided through periodic training workshops and participation on software development teams with experienced computational scientists and engineers.
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Appointment Length
This ORISE appointment is for a 12 month period. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by ERDC-CHL. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
Relocation Allowance
Training and Travel Allowance
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
Qualifications
The desired candidate will have a doctoral degree in one or more of the following:
Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Aerospace)
Mathematics (Applied and Computational)
Physics (Applied and Computational)
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree to be received by 5/29/2020 11:59:00 PM.
Discipline(s):
Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
Computer Sciences (17 )
Earth and Geosciences (23 )
Engineering (27 )
Environmental and Marine Sciences (13 )
Life Health and Medical Sciences (47 )
Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
Nanotechnology (1 )
Other Physical Sciences (12 )
Physics (16 )
Age: Must be 18 years of age