Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Chemical Production

2 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to join our research group at Penn State University. The successful candidates will work on advancing the sustainable production of building block chemicals, advanced materials, and consumer products from various biomass feedstocks and wastes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Integrate process modeling with life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) under uncertainty to prioritize research and development pathways.
  • Collaborate with a strong cohort of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Materials Research Institute, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Computer Engineering, and other disciplines.
  • Develop accessible modeling tools for agile LCA and TEA of candidate products and processes.
Requirements
  • A Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering, environmental engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant fields by the start date.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Evidence of scientific impact of their Ph.D. (e.g. published papers).
  • Expertise in life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, separations, Aspen Plus / SuperPro Designer, or programming in Python is highly desired.
What We Offer

Chemical Engineering at Penn State is consistently ranked as one of the top graduate programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. All positions include competitive salary and benefits. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

How to Apply

Postdoctoral Scholars should submit an online application and email the following materials to Prof. Shi: brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and up to two examples of scholarly output (e.g., published or submitted manuscripts).



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