Fluid dynamics research hiring boost for Colorado applied math

A postdoctoral research associate position in fluid dynamics opened at the University of Colorado Boulder, offering a competitive salary and a two‑year term to study doubly‑diffusive systems such as salt‑finger convection in oceans [1]. The hire strengthens the department’s applied‑math faculty and supports high‑performance computing research that underpins many engineering and geophysical models.

Role and research focus

The appointment will involve developing and simulating asymptotic models, comparing them with full‑scale simulations, and conducting high‑performance computing experiments [1]. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in geophysical fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, or computer science, and experience with Python, C++, or Fortran for large‑scale turbulence simulations [1]. The position also includes undergraduate teaching duties and requires a federal background clearance for lab access [1].

Department context

CU Boulder’s Department of Applied Mathematics, ranked 14th nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2018, hosts 23 tenured faculty, 10 full‑time instructors, and over 70 graduate students [1]. The department’s research spans computational, physical, and biological mathematics, with notable faculty achievements including multiple fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and Guggenheim Fellowships [1]. The new postdoc will join a vibrant community that contributes to a broad range of fluid‑dynamics applications, from aerospace to climate modeling [3].

What to watch

• Application deadline: positions remain open until filled; candidates should apply promptly via CU Boulder Jobs.
• Funding cycles: the university’s fiscal year budgeting may affect the extension of the postdoc beyond the initial two‑year term.

The hire underscores the growing demand for expertise in high‑performance fluid‑dynamics simulations, a skill set that fuels advances across scientific and engineering domains.