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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 23, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Posting Number	req23734
Department	Aerospace & Mechanical Engr
Department Website Link	https://ame.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The selected candidate will conduct research associated with the DoD-funded project "Nonlinear Oscillator Synchronization and Multi-Agent Consensus on Compact Manifolds with Novel Feedback Coupling and Complex Network Optimization." Specifically, the selected candidate will address Research Objective (RO) (2) Investigate the dynamical phenomena of orbital and cluster consensus and balancing on compact manifolds and their extension to periodic and chaotic oscillator synchronization, RO (3) Utilize strategies in feedback control theory of fractional-order and/or time-periodic feedback coupling, with or without time delay, for improving metrics for consensus and synchronization, RO (4) Investigate the optimization of various types of complex networks for given dynamics, and RO (5) Utilize the techniques developed in ROs (1-4) to investigate applications of interest to the DoD. The inclusion of higher-order interactions in complex network dynamics as well as time delay in the coupling functions will be major focuses of the candidate's work. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Conduct research associated with the DoD-funded project described within the Position Highlights. Run computer simulations, write papers, and occasionally help with advising graduate students. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge, in nonlinear oscillator dynamics and synchronization and complex networks. Skills in computer programming (preferably Matlab), written and oral communication.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or in applied mathematics, is required, as well as a record of scholarly research and publications in areas related to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Eric Butcher ebutcher@arizona.edu
Open Date	8/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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