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Postdoctoral Research Opportunity – AI-Empowered Computational Mechanics

May 11, 2026

The Wing Kam Liu group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern (PI: Professor Wing Kam Liu) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in AI-empowered computational mechanics with a joint appointment through HIDENN-AI, Inc. (co-founded by Prof. Liu) 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an agentic AI system in the field of computer-aided engineering (CAE).
  • Develop and apply techniques in one of the following areas:
    • Reduced-order modeling methods, including but not limited to: Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD), Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD), Reduced Basis Method (RBM), Tensor Decomposition (TD), Deep Autoencoders / Manifold Learning, Neural Operators.
    • Generative AI in CAE.
    • Mechanistic Large Language Models.
    • Machine learning for Fatigue and fracture.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Contribute to mentoring students and shaping future research directions within the group.

Qualifications:

  • D. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, and Computer Science, or a closely related field.
  • Excellent programming skills.
  • Publication record in the technical areas listed above.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States. 

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) to Jiachen Guo, research associate at Dr. Liu’s lab. Please use the subject line “AI-Mechanics-Postdoc Application”. Reviews of applications will start on Friday, May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.