Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Optical Measurements at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• 45,000-52,000 contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• Contract Period/Start Date: Tentative start 04/01/2025-04/01/2026)


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a Post Doc Fellowship in optical measurement techniques to work under the supervision of Dr. Carson Running.


The appointment is expected to begin on April 01, 2025, or at a minimum sometime during the spring/summer 2025 academic semesters.

• The successful applicant must have demonstrated excellence in experimental research in the field of measurement techniques and diagnostics and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.


• The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:
  
  
  • Official duties and responsibilities of the applicant include student mentorship, experimental design, testing, data-processing, and publishing.
  
  
  • Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.).
  
  
  • Conducting engineering scholarly activities including grant preparation and submission, mentoring of graduate student researchers, and publication of results.
  
  
  
  

• Experience or demonstrated ability working with diverse groups.


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.


• Proven ability to operate effectively as a team player and leader who works effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates and has strong interpersonal skills, and independent judgment.
  
  
  
  

• PhD degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Experimental research experience in the following areas: optical measurement techniques for aerodynamics.


• Experience designing experimental testing rigs.


• Experience presenting/publishing research findings.
  
  
  
  
  
  

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/31/2024 and include the following materials:

• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.


• Cover letter (1 page)


• Professional vita or résumé


• Statement of research interests (1 page)