Associate Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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• This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
• The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State is seeking a highly motivated Associate Research Professor .
• Investigate pre-dryout and post dryout heat transfer
• Explore the impact of droplet dynamics on the resulting heat transfer
• Design new test facility needed to quantify specific features
• Train graduate students in relevant research areas and teach classes in thermal sciences
• Must hold an active security clearance
• PhD in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) by the appointment start date
• Experience performing high temperature rod bundle experiments under a variety of reflood conditions
• Clear understanding of fundamental two-phase heat transfer under DFFB and IAFB conditions
• Familiar with measurement of liquid droplets under high pressure high temperature conditions
• Ten or more years of experience in experimental studies
• Interested candidates should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.
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