Current Employment Opportunities at PECOS:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Engineering and Sciences

The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) at The University of Texas at Austin has openings for Post-Doctoral Scholars and Research Associates to develop computational methods and algorithms for verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification of computer models for predictive simulations of complex physical phenomena. We are looking for applicants with a solid background in numerical and functional analysis, discretization and theory of partial differential equations, scientific computing, and in at least one of the following topics: stochastic partial differential equations, statistics, probabilities, or inverse problems. Experiences in large-scale parallel code development, in C++, and in modern software engineering practices are also essential. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Engineering, in Applied Mathematics, or in any related field. This is a security sensitive position.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter indicating your interest, a current CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references to Prof. Moser at the following email address: pecos_recruit@ices.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Uncertainty Quantification

The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) at the University of Texas at Austin has openings for Post-Doctoral Scholars to develop computational algorithms and tools to enable calibration, validation
and uncertainty quantification of complex physical models. Applicants are sought with a strong background and experience in scientific computing, numerical PDEs and one or more of the following: stochastic PDEs, inverse problems,
large-scale optimization, model reduction, and Bayesian inference. Experience in large-scale parallel code development, C++, and modern software engineering practices is essential. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Engineering, Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. This is a security sensitive position.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter indicating your interest,
a current CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to
Dr. Robert D. Moser at the following email address: pecos recruit@ices.utexas.edu.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Turbulence

The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) at the University of Texas at Austin has openings for Post-Doctoral Scholars for computational modeling of atmospheric entry vehicles, and development of algorithms and tools to enable calibration, validation and uncertainty quantification of complex physical models. Candidates are sought with experience in turbulence simulation and modeling, particularly with interest in compressible, hypersonic and/or chemically reacting flows. Interest or experience in error analysis, uncertainty quantification, model validation and software engineering is also valuable. Experience in large-scale scientific computing, parallel code development and modern software engineering practices is essential. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Engineering, Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. This is a security sensitive position.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter indicating your interest, a current CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to Dr. Robert D. Moser at the following email address: pecos recruit@ices.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiation/Chemistry Modeling

The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) at the University of Texas at Austin has openings for Post-Doctoral Scholars for computational modeling of atmospheric entry vehicles. Candidates are sought with experience in the computational modeling of chemical kinetics, thermal non-equilibrium, spectral properties of materials and thermal radiation in
inhomogeneous media, particularly with interest in hypersonics and/or reduced spectral representations (e.g. k-distribution). Interest or experience in error analysis, uncertainty quantification, model validation and software engineering is also valuable. Experience in large-scale scientific computing, parallel code development and modern software engineering practices is essential. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Engineering, Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. This is a security sensitive position.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter indicating your interest,
a current CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to
Dr. Robert D. Moser at the following email address: pecos_recruit@ices.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Experimental Design

The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) at the University of Texas at Austin has openings for Post-Doctoral Scholars for experimental data analysis to enable calibration, validation and uncertainty quantification of complex physical models. Candidates are sought with experience in experimental measurements in high speed flows, particularly with
interests in hypersonics, turbulence, thermal radiation, heat transfer and ablative materials. Interest or experience in error analysis, uncertainty quantification and instrumentation is also valuable. Applications must have a Doctorate in Engineering, Science, or a related field. This is a security sensitive position.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter indicating your interest, a current CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to Dr. Robert D. Moser at the following email address: pecos recruit@ices.utexas.edu. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.