Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The STRETCH Lab at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research in computational biomechanics and data-driven modeling as part of a multidisciplinary research program in women’s health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational models of biological tissues
• Analyze and integrate experimental and computational data
• Contribute to model validation and predictive modeling efforts
• Work collaboratively with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations
• Assist in mentoring students involved in related research activities

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining
• Demonstrated experience in computational mechanics, biomechanics, or computational modeling
• Experience with scientific programming using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar computational tools
• Demonstrated record of scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong scientific writing skills and ability to communicate research findings clearly and effectively
• Strong oral presentation skills, with experience presenting research to scientific or technical audiences
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of research activities, and contribute effectively to collaborative research
• Ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to their research training and mentoring
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: soft tissue biomechanics, constitutive modeling, finite element analysis, parameter estimation, uncertainty quantification, or data-driven modeling
• Experience developing and validating computational models
• Experience integrating experimental data with computational models
• Experience preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience presenting research at scientific conferences or professional meetings
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate or graduate researchers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

Pay

$62,232 commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime