Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Overview Postdoctoral Researcher in the J.Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, working on a DoD‑funded advanced semiconductor prototyping facility. Responsibilities Design, assemble and commission a modular testbed facility to characterize transient and steady‑state thermal performance of next‑generation 3DHI microelectronics. Document testbed design, functions and usage; develop and deliver training to students and researchers. Interface with industry and academic partners to ensure thermal measurements meet their needs; develop test plans for customer semiconductor packages and in‑house 3DHI thermal‑management solutions. Design thermal test vehicles, set up test fixtures, drive experimental design and execution, and perform data analysis to draw conclusions. Conduct transient thermal measurements for 3DHI semiconductor prototyping fab facility customers. Develop and test two‑phase thermal‑management strategies to mitigate identified thermal bottlenecks. Mentor thermal graduate students; write project reports for customers. Ensure adherence to all safety and housekeeping standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field, preferably with a focus on thermal‑fluid science research. Experience with experimental thermal‑fluid transport research or thermal solutions for electronic devices. Demonstrated track record in experimental thermal‑fluid transport research and developing thermal solutions for electronic devices. Experience with LabVIEW programming and equipment integration. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate across disciplines, and willingness to mentor others. Deep technical understanding of conduction, convection (natural/passive and forced/active) and radiation under transient conditions; multi‑phase thermal‑fluid transport phenomena. Proficiency with MATLAB or equivalent analytics tools; experience with ANSYS, COMSOL or comparable modeling packages. Knowledge of statistical data analysis and strong communication skills. Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Additional Information Texas A&M Engineering and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative research environment. All positions are security‑sensitive and subject to criminal history investigation. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University