Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Posting Details

Posting Number: F

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on the development of a prototype of liquid piston for isothermal compression/expansion.

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• Design of the experimental set up and tests
• Theoretical modeling and simulation of the flow systems
• Data analysis
• Assisting the PI in publications writing and presentations
• Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor

Formal

Education:

• A Ph.D. degree in engineering or closely related field

Work

Skills:

• Good organizational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and communicate proactively
• Highly motivated with strong written and oral communication skills

Please submit your applications at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Transcripts
• Names and contact information for three references
• Finalists will be asked to submit a Contribution to University Mission Statement

Posting Date: 05/26/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information: The postdoctoral salary is based on the NIH postdoctoral pay scale. See  NOT
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Salary Band:

Job Classification: Faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3

Maximum Number of References Needed: 3