Post-Doctoral Fellow: We are seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Fire Research, focusing on Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires. This role will be under the leadership of Prof. James L. Urban in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), as part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Designation
Post-Doctoral Fellow
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Fire Research |
| Location | Worcester, MA |
| Position Duration | One year with potential for renewal |
| Start Date | Targeting March 31, 2025 (sooner may be possible) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related STEM field.
- Background in fluid mechanics, combustion, fire, or heat transfer.
- Strong foundation in thermal fluids.
- Desired/Optional Qualifications:
- Experience with computational fire modeling software (e.g., Fire Dynamics Simulator, FireFOAM).
- Prior experimental research experience.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., bash, python, slurm).
- Knowledge of imaging analysis and/or computer vision is a plus.
Job Description
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be responsible for:
- Leading computational modeling of WUI fire exposure.
- Assisting and contributing to small- and large-scale experimental research in fire protection.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest (1-2 pages).
- Complete CV.
- At least two exemplary publications.
- Three academic/research references.
Applications are to be submitted via the WPI application portal.
Last Date for Apply
- March 9, 2025 (Applications will be accepted until the position is filled).
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
