Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fluid Mechanics and Soft Matter Physics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in fluid mechanics and soft matter physics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research group working at the intersection of these fields, with ongoing projects including pilot-wave hydrodynamics, vibrating bubbles, nonlinear waves, and active matter. The position is ideal for candidates with expertise in theoretical methods such as applied mathematics, asymptotic analysis, and scientific computation, though outstanding experimentalists with skills in fluid mechanics and laboratory techniques are also encouraged to apply. The postdoc will supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers and help foster collaborations within and beyond UNC. The appointment is for 12 months starting July 1, 2026, with a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.