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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Karol Bacik in the areas of fluid dynamics and soft matter, conducting laboratory experiments in the Department’s Pritchard Laboratory, and developing data-driven mathematical models. Education and Experience Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related area before starting the appointment, and have exceptional research potential. Candidates will be considered with background in the areas of fluid mechanics, soft matter, and complex systems. Experience with laboratory experiments is strongly preferred. Expertise in data-driven modeling will be valued, but not required. Teaching may be required. 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