Post-Doctoral Fellow
Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of advanced bioenergy systems and sustainable waste conversion technologies. The role involves evaluating the economic viability and environmental footprints Of emerging thermal and chemical processes.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated research experience in TEA and LCA within preference for bioenergy, biorefineries, or circular economy systems
- Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus/HYSYS/gPROMS) and LCA databases (e.g., SimaPro, OpenLCA, Ecoinvent).
- Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to present technical results clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for strong programming skills (e.g. Python) for data processing and computational modeling.
Responsibilities
- TEA & LCA Modeling: Build robust mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantiW economic performance and environmental impacts with parallel tech-tc-market analysis.
- Data Integration: Translate experimental and thermodynamic data into commercial-scale projections and simulation workflows
- Research & Dissemination: Author peer-reviewed journal publications, technical reports, and sponsor deliverables.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with experimental researchers and assist in guiding graduate students
Benefits
- robust retirement match
- wellness perks
- tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
