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Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Optical Measurements

  • 495570
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • 45,000-52,000 contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • Contract Period/Start Date: Tentative start 04/01/2025-04/01/2026)
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a Post Doc Fellowship in optical measurement techniques to work under the supervision of Dr. Carson Running.

The appointment is expected to begin on April 01, 2025, or at a minimum sometime during the spring/summer 2025 academic semesters.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The successful applicant must have demonstrated excellence in experimental research in the field of measurement techniques and diagnostics and a track record of peer-reviewed publications. 
  • The successful applicant will have the following primary responsibilities and duties:
    • Official duties and responsibilities of the applicant include student mentorship, experimental design, testing, data-processing, and publishing.
    • Communicating effectively in English with students, families, faculty, staff, and other professional colleagues in person and at-a-distance (phone, email, etc.).
    • Conducting engineering scholarly activities including grant preparation and submission, mentoring of graduate student researchers, and publication of results. 

Required Competencies

  • Experience or demonstrated ability working with diverse groups.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively as a team player and leader who works effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates and has strong interpersonal skills, and independent judgment.

Minimum Requirements

  • PhD degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experimental research experience in the following areas: optical measurement techniques for aerodynamics.
  • Experience designing experimental testing rigs.
  • Experience presenting/publishing research findings.


To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/31/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • Professional vita or résumé
  • Statement of research interests (1 page)

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Department: CEM Research Institute

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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