Please submit the following required documentation as a single pdf file:
- Cover letter with a brief research statement, also outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
- CV
- Contact information of two professional references
Please contact cnre-admin@umich.edu with any further questions about this role.
ONR has established the Center for Naval Research & Education (CNRE) at the University of Michigan (UM). CNRE will address fundamental Science and Technology challenges of the future within the context of naval applications while training a diverse and capable future workforce. The core of the CNRE is a group of highly talented, energetic, multi-disciplinary postdoctoral researchers, senior graduate students, and undergraduate research trainees who create the vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment of excellence that will define the CNRE. CNRE research is both computational and experimental; we work on exciting problems in diverse areas such as bio-fluid interactions, platform health and design, hydroacoustics, autonomous vehicles, wave energy, and fluid-material interactions. We seek talented, motivated postdoctoral applicants from all areas of engineering, math, physics, computer science and other areas. The duties and expectations of this position include performing research, participating in the preparation of technical reports and papers related to research, and collaborating with other members of the center engaged in related research. Postdoctoral fellows may also participate in instructional activities, and in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research activities.
A Doctoral Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Scientific Computation, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related areas is required. The successful candidate will have a strong record of computational/theoretical/experimental research and excellent communication skills. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- This position is for multiple hires and the appointments have an anticipated start date of Winter/Spring 2024.
- The appointments will be for one year and possible renewal up to five years.
- The primary work location for this role will be onsite at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
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