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


About this position:

The Computational Gas and Plasma Physics Lab in the Department of Mechanical 
Engineering (https://engineering.und.edu/academics/mechanical/) at the University 
of North Dakota is looking for applications for funded Ph.D. positions 
with a start date of Spring/Fall 2024. The successful candidate 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.


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. Please only use the above subject 
line in your email. Otherwise I will not be able to locate your email and review 
your application. The review process will commence immediately and will continue 
until the positions are filled.