Open Positions
Graduate Research Assistant Position: Fully funded GRA position is available immediately:
Laboratory of Turbulence, Sensing and Intelligence System of Mechanical Engineering is a part of NASA MIRO Center for Advanced Measurements in Extreme Environments (CAMEE) in the University of Texas at San Antonio. Immediate MS/Ph.D. positions in Mechanical Engineering are available for highly motivated students in the areas of Turbulence simulations. The project deals with LES simulations of buoyant plumes released in the atmosphere. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of programming in F90, C, C++, python. The project involves using Weather Research Forecast model coupled with LES to understand fundamental turbulence processes for buoyant plumes. The applications include fire plume, volcano plumes, chemical plumes. An ideal candidate should have excellent skills in programming, good math background, analysis skills, have good writing skills. Undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, Aerospace Engineering or related areas is preferred. Fully funded Ph.D. and MS Graduate student positions are available. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and 1-2 pages statement of purpose to Prof. Bhaganagar at kiran.bhaganagar@utsa.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Positions in NASA CAMEE CENTER:
An immediate vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher in the areas of Atmospheric and Oceanic model development, geophysical tu flows, turbulence systems. A highly motivated candidate with a drive to conduct high quality research, has excellent programming skills, knowledge of either atmospheric or oceanic models is encouraged to apply. The project deals with LES simulations of buoyant plumes released in the atmosphere. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of programming in F90, C, C++, python. The project involves using Weather Research Forecast model coupled with LES to understand fundamental turbulence processes for buoyant plumes. The applications include fire plume, volcano plumes, chemical plumes, oceanic plumes. This is a very exciting project that builds on fundamental turbulence concepts and with diverse applications. The candidate can participate in US Army, NASA, NSF funded projects. An ideal candidate should have good knowledge of Turbulence, excellent skills in CFD, good math background, analysis skills, have good writing skills. Responsibilities include: Conducting high calibre research in the area of Turbulence, writing journal publications, participating in proposal building activities with NASA-Center PI's, mentoring graduate students and few responsibilities involve outreach activities. The candidate should be able to team projects and also be comfortable to work independently. Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Geosciences, Physics, Applied Math, Aerospace Engineering or related areas is preferred. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and 1-2 pages statement of purpose to Prof. Bhaganagar at kiran.bhaganagar@utsa.edu.