Assistant Research Scientist-Active Aeroelasticity and Structures Research Laboratory

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Active Aeroelasticity and Structures Research Laboratory (A2SRL) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist with a projected start date of September 17, 2024. The A2SRL is a vibrant world-class group of students and faculty engaged in the exploration of multidisciplinary problems related to airplanes, helicopters, and reusable launch vehicles. The current A2SRL research focuses on aeroelastic structures, active structures, and structural health monitoring applied to different aerospace systems. Theoretical, numerical and experimental studies supported by the Department of Defense, NASA, and the private sector are conducted in especially dedicated experimental and computational facilities.

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Responsibilities*

The duties and expectations of this appointment include performing research in aeroelasticity and development of reduced order modeling and surrogates from IA/ML techniques. Additionally, there is a need for developing and integrating frameworks accounting for multi-rotor interactions, aero-propulsive effects, non-linear aerodynamics at high angles of attack, and optimal control techniques. Other responsibilities include developing grant proposals, publishing in refereed journals, helping with mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and possibly teaching aerospace engineering courses. The successful candidate will strengthen the Active Aeroelastic and Structures Research Laboratory (A2SRL), developing sophisticated computational and mathematical models in the context of new zero-emission aircraft developments aiming for sustainable aviation.

This new position is needed to expand the current capabilities of the A2SRL, support the ongoing projects, and develop new research opportunities in new sustainable aircraft/concept developments and advanced air mobility. To contribute to such an endeavor, the research activities will address:

- Computational simulations based on enhanced AI/ML numerical models with appropriate fidelity for capturing the complex flight physics involved in the operation of advanced flying vehicles.

- Holistic approaches for aircraft development based on digital models, exploring advanced software capabilities for simulation, design, optimization, and stochastic representations of complex multi-fidelity and multi-physics systems.

- Fundamental research on structural/aerodynamic and aeroelastic models for developing physics-informed reduced-order models (ROMs) for complex nonlinear systems.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering by the employment start date.

Modes of Work

The mode of work for this position is ONSITE. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253402

Working Title

Assistant Research Scientist-Active Aeroelasticity and Structures Research Laboratory

Job Title

ASST RES SCIENTIST

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

Aerospace Engineering

Posting Begin/End Date

8/22/2024 - 8/29/2024

Salary

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Career Interest

Primary