Researcher in Mechanical Engineering (Syracuse University)

Syracuse University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Location: Syracuse, NY Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $62,400 (8.5-month appointment) Position Overview The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead modeling and simulation work in an integrated, interdisciplinary project studying morphological changes in biological and synthetic soft and active materials. The researcher will work collaboratively within the labs of Teng Zhang and experimental collaborators. The faculty advisor will assist in developing a tailored individual development plan for professional growth. This position requires on-campus presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with the Syracuse University academic community. Remote work is limited per university policy. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or closely-related discipline Job-Specific Qualifications: Demonstrated potential for excellence in research Strong English verbal and written communication skills Willingness to lead a new project in a multidisciplinary research environment Expertise in modeling and simulations of nonlinear viscoelastic materials, biomechanics, numerical simulations (finite element methods, molecular dynamics), theoretical analysis, and fracture Responsibilities Conduct research on biomechanics of tissue boundary formation Mentor 1 PhD student and 1 undergraduate REU student Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team and faculty advisors Application Instructions Submit an online application including: Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter Research Statement Contact information for 3 references Quick Link: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112108 About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university offering over 200 majors and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges, with more than 15,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students. Learn more at http://www.syracuse.edu. About Syracuse, NY Syracuse is a medium-sized city in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City, with a metro-area population of ~500,000. The region offers cultural, recreational, and seasonal outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, biking, and local wineries. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Syracuse University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $62,400 (8.5-month appointment)

Position Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead modeling and simulation work in an integrated, interdisciplinary project studying morphological changes in biological and synthetic soft and active materials.

The researcher will work collaboratively within the labs of Teng Zhang and experimental collaborators. The faculty advisor will assist in developing a tailored individual development plan for professional growth.

This position requires on-campus presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with the Syracuse University academic community. Remote work is limited per university policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or closely-related discipline

Job-Specific Qualifications:

Demonstrated potential for excellence in research
Strong English verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to lead a new project in a multidisciplinary research environment
Expertise in modeling and simulations of nonlinear viscoelastic materials, biomechanics, numerical simulations (finite element methods, molecular dynamics), theoretical analysis, and fracture

Responsibilities

Conduct research on biomechanics of tissue boundary formation
Mentor 1 PhD student and 1 undergraduate REU student
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team and faculty advisors

Application Instructions

Submit an online application including:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Research Statement
Contact information for 3 references

Quick Link: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112108

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university offering over 200 majors and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges, with more than 15,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students. Learn more at http://www.syracuse.edu.

About Syracuse, NY

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City, with a metro-area population of ~500,000. The region offers cultural, recreational, and seasonal outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, biking, and local wineries.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation

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