Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Engineering Physics

The Opportunity:
The Department of Physical Sciences at the DB Campus invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of Control Theory and its Applications. This position supports ongoing research efforts in advanced feedback control design and implementation, with particular emphasis on thermo-mechanical systems. The successful candidate will also assist in mentoring students and supporting hands-on projects within the Engineering Physics Propulsion Laboratory (EPPL).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research in control theory with an emphasis on applications to complex, dynamic systems.

• Design and simulate feedback control algorithms for thermo-mechanical systems and related applications.

• Collaborate with faculty and student teams to support control-related experiments in EPPL.

• Assist in the preparation of research publications and technical reports.

• Contribute to the development of software and hardware systems for real-time control applications.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to students working on control systems projects.

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• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education:

• Ph.D. or other doctorate level equivalent in the area of Control Theory and its Applications

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of control theory
• Ability to analytically design feedback control algorithms for complex systems including thermo-mechanical systems
• Skills in performing simulations of control systems using MATLAB or other similar software
• Skills in learning and using Fluent, Ansys or other similar software
• Moderate abilities for software-hardware implementation of control systems.
• Ability to guide students' projects in the lab environment.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309905. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

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