Job Opportunities at Texas State University
Texas State University is a leading institution dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and research. Our Sustainable Thermal Energy Processes (STEP) lab focuses on developing high-efficiency thermal desalination systems to improve water recovery from high-salinity solutions. Additionally, the lab explores thermal management for high-heat-flux electronics using nonconventional fluid.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our STEP lab. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge research projects that leverage the performance of thermal desalination/management systems to achieve significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on the heat and mass transport in thermal desalination systems.
- Conduct research on thermal management systems through experimental and numerical approaches.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers.
- Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
- Present research outcomes at academic and industry conferences.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related projects.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related fields such as material science, physics, chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering, completed within the last 2 years or within the next 3 months.
- Good knowledge of heat/mass transfer, fluid mechanics, numerical methods, material, and/or manufacturing.
- Experience in using CFD codes (research codes, and/or commercial packages such as ANSYS Fluent, etc.) is a big plus.
- Experimental skill and lab experience including instrumentation, mechanical part designing/fabrication, experiment and material processes/characterization is a big plus.
- Experience in molecular dynamics simulations is a big plus.
- Ability to work in a team environment, oral and written communication skills in English, and self-motivation with a strong work ethic.
- Proven track record of research excellence, evidenced by publications in reputable conferences and journals.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong background in phase-change heat transfer, and experimental heat transfer.
- Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent scientific research successfully are desirable.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50206
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by December 30, 2024:
- A cover letter detailing your research interests and relevant experience.
- A statement of research plan/interest.
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
- Copies of up to three representative publications.
The selected candidate will need to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Type of Position: Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start Date:
Posting Date: 10/21/2024
Review Date: 12/30/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
EEO/AA Statement: Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications: Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.
Eligibility for Employment: Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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