Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to the research of the Advanced Flow Diagnostics and Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas: * To conducting fundamental studies related to aircraft/aero-engine icing and anti-/de-icing, unsteady aerodynamics, and bio-inspired aerodynamics. * To assist the lab director in managing the lab daily operation and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, * To write technical reports and publish research papers on both journals and conferences. * To help the lab director on developing research proposals To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by 9/30/2024. Required Minimum Qualifications: PhD or doctoral degree Preferred Qualifications: * PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering * Documented background in experimental thermal-fluid sciences * Research experience on one or more of the following areas: experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer; multiphase flows; low-Reynolds-number airfoil aerodynamics; active/passive flow control * Hands-on experience using laser-based flow diagnostic techniques such as LDV, PIV and LIF * Strong communication and language skills as evident by publications and a cover letter Department Unit/Website: https://www.aere.iastate.edu/ https://www.aere.iastate.edu/~huhui/ Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2025 Proposed End Date or Length of Term: December 31, 2025 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: * Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans * Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans * Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Various voluntary benefits and discounts * Employee Assistance Program * Wellbeing Program Original Posting Date: September 3, 2024 Posting Close Date: November 1, 2024 Job Requisition Number: R15449