Ph.D. Positions in Computational Modeling of Hypersonic Flow and Plasma Physics

About the position:
The Computational Gas Dynamics and Plasma Physics Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://engineering.und.edu/academics/mechanical/) at the University of North Dakota (https://und.edu/) is looking for applications for funded Ph.D. positions with a start date of Spring/Fall 2024. The successful candidates will carry out computational research on the modeling and simulation of hypersonic flow and plasma physics, using both continuum and kinetic theory methods coupled with high performance computing. They will have the opportunity to participate in existing and be encouraged to pursue new collaborative research.



Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have earned a B.S. and M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include:

•        Strong background in fluid dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, statistics, and numerical methods and analysis.
•        Strong programming ability in C++, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
•        Experience developing numerical methods and computation code.
•        Experience with high performance computing.

About the university:
Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, the University of North Dakota (UND) gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state’s largest. We've emerged as a leader in engineering, medicine, aviation, space, and unmanned aircraft systems. UND continues to build on its record of developing leaders. We've earned national recognition for our academic programs. We also serve the largest number of exclusively online students among all nonprofit, flagship universities in the eight-state region.

How to apply:
Please email Dr. Chonglin Zhang at chonglin.zhang@und.edu with the subject line "Ph.D. Application", including a brief cover letter, your CV, and unofficial transcripts "in a single PDF file". The review process will commence immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.