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USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Research Scientist will support externally funded research activities within the Department of Mechanical Engineering during Summer 2026. The position will provide advanced technical and research expertise in experimental fluid mechanics and environmental flow measurements associated with ongoing sponsored research projects. The position will support the planning, execution, analysis, and interpretation of experimental investigations involving turbulent boundary layers, scalar transport, and environmental flow physics. Responsibilities include operation and maintenance of experimental facilities and instrumentation, development of experimental methodologies, supervision of research activities, data analysis, technical reporting, and support of graduate and undergraduate researchers. The position requires substantial experience in experimental fluid mechanics and advanced laboratory measurement techniques. Duties/Responsibilities Experimental Research Activities (50%) Lead and support experimental investigations associated with externally funded research projects. Design, assemble, and operate experimental setups in laboratory and wind tunnel environments. Conduct experimental measurements involving turbulent flows, scalar transport, and environmental flow physics. Assist with troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Instrumentation and Data Acquisition (25%) Operate and maintain advanced measurement systems including hotwire thermal anemometry, scalar measurement systems, and data acquisition hardware. Develop and implement data acquisition and signal processing procedures. Process, analyze, and visualize large experimental datasets. Support development of experimental methodologies and laboratory protocols. Research Coordination and Technical Support (25%) Assist with preparation of technical reports, research publications, conference presentations, and sponsor deliverables. Support training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate student researchers. Participate in technical meetings and project-planning activities. Maintain organized experimental records and documentation.
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