Postdoctoral Scholar, Engineering Science and Mechanics, Arguelles Lab (psu)
Job posting number: #145374 (Ref:REQ_0000059596)
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar to work with the Arguelles research team in the College of Engineering. Penn State is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join the lab in the field of elastic wave propagation. The position will involve development of a custom experimental system for immersion testing and of a simulation suite for wave propagation in complex media.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop LabView VIs to control custom immersion ultrasonic setup
Analysis of ultrasonic data with Matlab, including development of custom codes for processing
Perform numerical simulations of wave propagation in complex media
Draft manuscripts from completed research and assist in the review of manuscripts drafted by students in the group
Collaborate with students on closely related projects pertaining to wave propagation in complex media
Requirements:
PhD in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or a strongly related field. Experience with LabView, Matlab, or equivalent software. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Strong record of publications in a related area
Term:
This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding.
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