Research Associate In Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering Charlottesville
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $53,000 (anticipated hiring base salary); estimated range $47,500–$90,000 commensurate with experience
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Summary
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop advanced numerical algorithms for large-scale CFD modeling and simulations on high-performance computing platforms. The successful candidate will work on scalable solvers, domain decomposition methods, and physics-driven and data-driven learning techniques for next-generation CFD applications.
Key qualifications
- PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, within 5 years post-PhD
- Research experience in CFD methods, numerical methods, stability analysis, or scalable solvers
- C++ programming, parallel programming, or GPU programming experience
- Knowledge of stochastic PDEs, model reduction, surrogate models, or uncertainty quantification
- Preferred: AI/ML expertise, supercomputing experience, or peer-reviewed publications in computational mathematics
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