Three assistant researcher/research scientist/postdoctoral positions are available in large 3-year duration, Department of Defense program on “Release and Atmospheric Dispersal of Liquid agents”.  The effort is aiming to the basic understanding of physics of aero-breakup and disperse of liquid agents under hypervelocity incident flows.

    The first opening is in experimental fluid dynamics. The applicant must have background on optics and laser diagnostic techniques (both high-speed and still imaging). Experience in shock tube or high speed wind tunnel is desirable.

    The second opening is in CFD.  The focus of this position will be on high-fidelity simulation of interfacial instabilities in supersonic flows and on effective-field modeling of highly-compressible multi-fluid flows.  Backgrounds in numerical schemes and simulations of compressible or multiphase flows are desirable. Strong programming skill and experience in adaptive mesh refinement method (AMR) and parallel computing will be a plus.

    The last opening is in fluid-structure interaction. Strong background in nonlinear mechanics, finite elements, C/C++ software development and high performance computing are expected.

    In addition to the openings mentioned above, people who have solid background in fluid dynamics and mathematics are also welcome to apply for extra consideration.

    Those selected will join an already strong (and collaborative) team, and will find a significant infrastructure, including a pulse, supersonic wind-tunnel, a large-scale shock-tube/catch-chamber facility, state-of-the-art visualization instrumentation, and an assortment of numerical tools.  Our research environment is flexible so as to maximize one’s interests and growth potential, and includes strong collaborative ties with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NASA’s Glen Research Center, and Clarkson University.

Applicants please write to:

     Prof. Theo Theofanous, theo@engr.ucsb.edu,

     Prof. Meng-Sing Liou, msliou@engr.ucsb.edu,

And

     Dr. Chih-Hao Chang, chchang@engr.ucsb.edu

Please include your CV with a statement of purpose.  The position and remuneration will depend on applicant’s qualifications.