Research Fellow in Materials Systems

1 week ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States MIT Full time
Job Overview:

Postdoctoral Associate
Company: MIT Materials Research Laboratory

Are you dedicated to exploring the economic and ecological dimensions of materials systems? We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to engage in research focused on the extraction, processing, and recovery of minerals pertinent to the energy transition.
  • Dynamic modeling of materials markets
  • Consequential life cycle assessment methodologies
  • Development of techniques to comprehend the impacts of technological advancements on materials supply chain dynamics
  • Identification of social characteristics linked to materials supply risk
  • Process-oriented cost modeling of materials systems
In this role, you will develop and apply system and process models while collaborating with faculty, fellow researchers, and research sponsors, as well as supervising undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL:
- Ph.D. in an engineering discipline (preferably materials science, chemical engineering, or industrial ecology), resource economics, or a related field
- Interest in mining and energy transition topics
- Proven experience and proficiency in quantitative analysis, including applied econometrics
- Strong foundation in thermodynamics and materials flows
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, Python)
- Excellent organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively convey research findings through peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations
- Willingness to travel for research collaborations and conferences
- Attention to detail and accuracy

PREFERRED:
- Experience in applied theoretical modeling
- Expertise in statistics, economics, process modeling, optimization, and programming.

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