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Post Doctoral Research Position
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| | Group: | WVU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | |
| | Name: | Mario.Perhinschi | |
| | Phone: | 304-293-3301 | |
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Department Position
West Virginia University, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering anticipate filling one Post Doctoral Research position with specialty in Aircraft Sub-System Fault Detection and Accommodation (Position Ref. # 100901). A doctoral degree in Aerospace (preferred), Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field is required with knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence techniques (artificial immune system, genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy logic) applied for abnormal condition detection and accommodation of aircraft sub-systems, and in modeling and simulation of aircraft and aircraft sub-systems. The prospective candidate should have experience in designing and conducting tests on motion-based flight simulators interacting closely with tests pilots. The prospective candidate should also be proficient in Matlab and Simulink with excellent oral and written communications skills. Initial appointment, with responsibility in research, starting January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, subject to availability of funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
WVU is a comprehensive land grant institution with over 28,000 students and Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive ranking. The department has 28 tenure-track faculty, offering BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in both mechanical and aerospace engineering to 500 undergraduate and 180 graduate students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications along with the Position Reference Number 100901, a curriculum vita, and names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references to MAEDept@mail.wvu.edu. For more information, visit the Department website at http://www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu or contact Mario.Perhinschi@mail.wvu.edu (phone: 304-293-3301). WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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