Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-11
Villanova University
Other

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Villanova
Pennsylvania
19085
United States


Villanova University


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Posting Number:20251234FPosition Title:Postdoctoral Researcher - College of EngineeringPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:temporaryDepartment:205-Mechanical EngineeringPosition Summary:
The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on modeling and analytics engineering systems with an emphasis on nonlinear dynamics.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in the project’s work, work as a team member, and perform the following major tasks:
  1. Theoretical modeling and simulation of nonlinear mechanical and biomedical systems.
  2. Provide close mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students when required.
  3. Assist the PI grant writing for other funding of this project.
  4. Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Experience with theoretical approaches in nonlinear dynamics and machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:05/09/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):05/16/2025Salary Posting Information:
Competitive; based on post doc rates with 3 years of experience
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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