Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Materials EngineeringCurrent UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewThe Complex Fluids and Multiphase Transport Lab at the University of Cincinnati is looking for a well-qualified postdoctoral research associate in the area of thermal-fluid sciences and machine learning (ML). The lab conducts research to advance fundamental thermal-fluid, interface, and data sciences, and apply them to enable efficient energy conversion and storage systems, sustainable manufacturing, and effective thermal management solutions. Our lab has pioneered the use of ML and data-driven approaches to enable thermal-fluid discoveries.Essential FunctionsThe candidate will work in a convergent team environment with data scientists and engineers to integrate machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence methods for applications in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and climate change mitigation.The candidate will also lead projects and supervise graduate students.Required EducationPh.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.Required ExperiencePrior experience in the following areas is expected:Multiphase flow and heat/mass transfer.Programming and algorithm development.Mathematical and statistical ML.Additional Qualifications ConsideredPrior experience in scientific machine learning is highly desired.Possess excellent communication skills.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Application ProcessPlease upload the following under the 'Additional Documents' section of the application:Cover LetterCurrent CVNames and contact information for two referencesPlease use the 'Additional Documents' option as needed for these documents.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (