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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
May 02, 2025

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides engineering programs that combine fundamentals of mechanical engineering with a broad specialization in energy production, management, and distribution subjects. Also offered are engineering technology programs that are based on applications of technology to solve engineering problems.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSIs/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNT, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct air quality modeling, monitoring, and data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of air quality models and open-source data analysis techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

* Expertise in air pollution modeling and analysis.
* Proficiency in air quality monitoring, sampling, and data analysis.
* Advanced proficiency in R or Python.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:



  • Design, execute, and evaluate air quality modeling and methodologies to assess the impacts from a variety of sources of air pollution.
  • Design and execute research projects throughout the research cycle, including proposal writing, literature review, data collection, technical analysis, and reporting.
  • Conduct air quality monitoring, sampling, and analysis to assess pollution levels.
  • Prepare technical documents including formal project reports, scientific journal papers, conference papers, and presentations.Publish Journal and Conference papers.
  • Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
  • Publish archival journal and peer-reviewed conference papers.


Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Copies of two recent publications may also be uploaded.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.


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