Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Daytona Beach
Sep 04, 2025
Job Description *Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!* Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year. Explore our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. The Opportunity Multiscale Advection Diffusion Analysis Laboratory (MADAL) is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the area of thermos-fluids modeling based on the Boltzmann equation. This position will directly support a funded project that develops a finite volume discrete Boltzmann model for the thermos-fluids transport phenomena in porous media. Core responsibilities include: Code development and maintenance. Generation and dissemination of journal and conference papers. Proposal development and writing. About the Lab: MADAL, led by Prof. Leitao Chen in the Mechanical Engineering department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University specializes in the development and application of computational models for thermo-fluids transport processes that feature multi-scale and multi-physics phenomena for a wide range of applications, including energy systems (including renewables), thermal management, oil and gas recovery, plasma physics, and biofluids. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year. Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period. Application process/requirements Review of applications will begin 10/1/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Dr. Leitao Chen at leitao.chen@erau.edu. Cover letter Full Resume Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) Transcripts and diplomas of all acquired degrees Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. Successful publication records in thermos-fluids area. Expertise in model development using lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), discrete Boltzmann method (DBM), and other kinetic models. Solid knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Fortran, Python, Matlab Preferred Qualifications: Experience in thermos-fluids in porous media. Experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) on CPU or GPU platforms. Experience in mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.