The HSBLT Lab at the University of Notre Dame aims to establish reliable computational models for complex aerodynamic phenomena, including boundary-layer transition to turbulence at high speeds. Current research areas include:
- boundary layer receptivity to freestream disturbances
- roughness effects on transition location
- novel methods for efficient, yet reliable, base flow generation
- multimode interactions at hypersonic speeds
Postdoctoral Researcher Position Available
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to research on hypersonic boundary-layer stability, receptivity, and transition.
The successful candidate will work on computational and theoretical investigations of transition mechanisms in high-speed flows, with particular emphasis on stability analysis, receptivity, and reduced-cost predictive tools that complement high-fidelity simulations. Research will involve development and application of numerical methods for compressible flows, including tools for stability analysis and adjoint-based methods.
Desired Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- Background in boundary-layer stability and transition, particularly in high-speed flows
- Strong experience with computational fluid dynamics and numerical methods
- Experience with adjoint methods, stability analysis, or related mathematical techniques
- Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
- Ability to independently debug and develop research codes
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, persistent in tackling challenging computational problems, and comfortable working independently. The postdoctoral researcher will also play an important role in mentoring junior graduate students and contributing to a collaborative lab environment.
Interested applicants should send a CV, brief research statement, and contact information for references to mpeck3@nd.edu.