Post Doc Res Assoc - Leakage-Aware Hydrogen Supply Chain, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory for Low-Carbon Energy and Environmental Sustainability promotes a long-term vision for the role of both technology and policy to cope with complex energy, environmental and natural resource challenges. The laboratory conducts systems research that addresses technical, economic, and policy issues related to energy and environmental systems. Current interests of research mainly include carbon capture and storage, clean hydrogen, low-carbon energy systems, and the energy-water nexus under carbon constraints for climate change mitigation. The laboratory pioneers the development of the Integrated Environmental Control Model (IECM), a computer tool used worldwide for power plant modeling and assessment. The principal investigator is Prof. Haibo Zhai, the Roy & Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a Wyoming Excellence Chair at UW. The laboratory will hire a postdoctoral research associate to work on a collaborative project with the UW School of Energy Resources’ Hydrogen Energy Research Center. This project will develop a risk-based, multi-tier computing framework to design, optimize, and operate hydrogen infrastructure while explicitly accounting for hydrogen leakage and mitigation. The outcomes will support sustainable development of low-carbon hydrogen supply chains and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree in chemical and environmental engineering, petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering or other energy related field
• Expertise in optimization
• Eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in process modeling
• Techno-economic analysis
• Stochastic optimization
• Machine learning
• Knowledge of hydrogen infrastructure and leakage mechanisms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of Prof. Zhai and senior collaborators.
• Present results at conferences.
• Publish work in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling 19.12% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree