Postdoctoral Researcher

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Company

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral ResearcherPosition Type: Other AcademicDepartment: LSUAM Engineering – CE – Structural Dynamics (Chao Sun (00002103))Work Location: 3255 Patrick F. Taylor HallPay Grade: Other AcademicJob Description:The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the areas of structural engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and coastal engineering. The ultimate goal of the postdoctoral researcher is to make fundamental contributions to the next generation of floating offshore wind.Job Description:40% – Basic research and development on two- and three-dimensional computational models of multi-scale performance of floating offshore wind turbines under various wind-wave conditions. Writing peer-reviewed journal/conference articles and supporting research software.20% – Computational software development and maintenance for the next generation (e.g., 15 MW and 20 MW) floating offshore wind.20% – Strategic planning for the next generation of ocean clean energy and the associated infrastructure systems across a range of scales, specifically authorship of whitepapers, project proposals, etc.15% – Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, specifically, supporting research group meetings, guiding student projects, and presenting occasional seminars and classroom presentations.5% – Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Science and Coastal Engineering, or related field.Additional Qualifications Desired:Prior experience and strong motivation to continue work in several of the following areas is highly desirable: offshore wind energy, computational fluid dynamics, multiphase fluid mechanics, OpenFOAM, aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, finite element modeling and fluid structure interactions.Additional Job Description:Special Instructions: The application package should be submitted online as a single PDF file with the application materials organized as follows: (a) cover letter; (b) complete curriculum vitae; (c) research statement; (d) names and contact details of at least two references.Original transcripts required prior to hire.For questions regarding the position, contact the hiring manager, Dr. Chao Sun, at csun@lsu.edu.Posting Date: August 21, 2024Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:LSU is designated as a agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( ).HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Expected salary

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:56:48 GMT

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