Research Associate in Technoeconomic and Life-Cycle Analysis

2 weeks ago


Evanston, Illinois, United States International Society for Industrial Ecology Full time
Position Overview:
The International Society for Industrial Ecology is seeking a Research Associate specializing in technoeconomic analysis (TEA) and life-cycle analysis (LCA).

Research Focus:
Our team is dedicated to advancing the use of electricity in chemical transformations that involve carbon, aiming to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with the production of chemicals, food ingredients, and fuels that currently depend on fossil fuels. We are particularly interested in enhancing the sustainability of large-scale commodity chemicals, food ingredients, and fuels.

Research Areas:
We invite candidates with expertise in the following processes:
1. Artificial food production utilizing methane as a feedstock.
2. Artificial food production utilizing CO2 as a feedstock.
3. Direct air capture (DAC) of CO2, encompassing capture, transportation, and sequestration.

Key Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will focus on producing original first-authored publications in interdisciplinary academic journals. They will collaborate effectively within a team and appreciate the opportunity to engage across various disciplines while working with industry partners and national laboratories.

Post-doctoral associates will also have the chance to enhance their mentoring capabilities by guiding doctoral students in their development as scientist-engineers.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have completed, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in chemical engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering, environmental science, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
1. Knowledge of bioreactor processes, thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and carbon capture and separation technologies.
2. Understanding of SOC sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production.
3. Proven ability to conduct LCA and TEA, along with experience in drafting scientific reports.
4. Familiarity with process modeling tools such as Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD, or SuperPro.
5. Experience with software tools like GREET, openLCA, SimaPro, or GaBi.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should prepare a comprehensive application package, including a cover letter, full academic CV, and details of two referees. Additionally, applicants should include their two most relevant publications. All documents should be submitted as a single PDF file.

Evaluation of candidates will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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