WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
Postdoctoral Researcher - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engi
WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Postdoctoral Researcher – Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
Join the West Virginia University Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Orbital Dynamics, and Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
Responsibilities include:
Conduct fundamental and applied research in GNC and SSA.
Develop, test, and refine algorithms for tracking, detection, and characterization of resident space objects.
Analyze large datasets from simulated or real ground‑ and space‑based sensors.
Prepare peer‑reviewed publications and present results at conferences.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Assist in proposal development and externally sponsored research activities.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
Strong research capability in orbital mechanics, state estimation, sensor fusion, tracking algorithms, nonlinear dynamics, and/or machine learning for SSA.
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, Basilisk), space object modeling, and programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
To apply, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered.
Contact: Dr. Chris Griffin, 304‑293‑3386, email: cgriffin@mail.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we welcome applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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Responsibilities include:
Conduct fundamental and applied research in GNC and SSA.
Develop, test, and refine algorithms for tracking, detection, and characterization of resident space objects.
Analyze large datasets from simulated or real ground‑ and space‑based sensors.
Prepare peer‑reviewed publications and present results at conferences.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Assist in proposal development and externally sponsored research activities.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
Strong research capability in orbital mechanics, state estimation, sensor fusion, tracking algorithms, nonlinear dynamics, and/or machine learning for SSA.
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, Basilisk), space object modeling, and programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
To apply, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered.
Contact: Dr. Chris Griffin, 304‑293‑3386, email: cgriffin@mail.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we welcome applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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