The employee will report to the Principal Investigator for X-Ray Diagnostics of Fuel Injection and Sprays in the Transportation and Power Systems Division. The employee will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting measurements of fuel injection, analyzing data, and reporting the results. The employee will perform measurements of automotive and aerospace fuel injectors and sprays using Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source, including x-ray radiography, tomography, and high-speed imaging. The employee will analyze the results with the goal of quantifying the fundamental fluid mechanics of the systems and will work with computational modelers to develop a better understanding of the injection and breakup processes. The employee will write publications and make presentations of the results at conferences and meetings.

Position Requirements

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry

• Knowledge of experimental fluid dynamics.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and procedures.

• Computer and programming skills, including data processing and manipulation of large data sets.

• Skilled in  general laboratory instrumentation and safe experimental practices.

• Skills in oral and written communications at all levels of the organization.

• Experience and skills working in a team environment.

• A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. 

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