Postdoctoral Associate -The Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

The Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility at Florida International University (FIU) is at the forefront of Wind Engineering research, participating in multiple major research initiatives funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and several other state and private entities. More information about these programs can be found at:

Primary duties

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on wind engineering, focusing on experimental and/or computational aspects.
• Design, set up, and execute experiments using the Wall of Wind facility, including wind flow field, aerodynamic, and aeroelastic testing.
• Develop and apply advanced numerical models (e.g., FEA, CFD) to simulate wind effects on structures.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and numerical data, and disseminate findings through technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist in the development of research proposals and contribute to the acquisition of external funding.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with researchers from other institutions and industry partners.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in wind engineering, fluid mechanics, and/or building aerodynamics.
• Experience with experimental techniques in wind engineering, such as PIV, pressure measurements, and load measurements.
• Proficiency in computational methods, such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis using software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing research findings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 537269 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a current curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a cover letter, as a single PDF file. Finalist candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted. To receive full consideration, applications, and required materials should be received by June 17, 2026. The review will continue until the position is filled.