Research Associate, Research Scientist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S06547P

Position Title
Research Associate

Functional Title

Department
Mechanical Engineering

Salary Range
$43,888 DOQ

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
08/06/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Desired Start Date
08/25/2025

Job Summary

The WindFluX Laboratory ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher with expertise in atmospheric turbulence, marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL), scanning Doppler wind LiDAR, and sea spray aerosols. This position is for up to one year, then it can be renewed based on mutual interest and satisfactory performance. The Postdoc will work directly with Dr.

Giacomo Valerio Iungo

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• Ph.D. in mechanical, aerospace, environmental engineering, or a closely related field;
• Advanced knowledge of scanning Doppler wind LiDARs;
• Advanced knowledge in common statistical and spectral analyses;
• Knowledge of Matlab and Python;
• Preferred: experience with field experiments;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Good teamwork skills, capabilities to coordinate and supervise a small pool graduate and undergraduate students.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will focus on post-processing of LiDAR measurements performed in the MABL, continuing the data collection, and maintenance of the UTD WindFluX mobile LiDAR station. The project involves the use and further development of models for predicting with wind velocity field, turbulence statistics, and the concentration as sea spray aerosols

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Linked In Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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Important Message

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