Post Doctoral Scholar - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
About The Position
The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to work under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Kwon. We’re seeking a creative Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team and advance cutting-edge multiscale and hybrid modeling—integrating first-principles simulations with machine learning—for chemical and biological applications. You will design and implement models ranging from molecular to process scales, develop model-predictive control and optimization strategies, run high-performance numerical experiments, analyze data, and communicate your findings through journal publications and conference presentations. Join us to tackle sustainability and biomanufacturing challenges, mentor students, collaborate across disciplines, and help translate transformative research into real-world impact.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Proficient in mechanistic modeling
- Proficient in ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Strong programming skills (Python/MATLAB/C++)
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of prior research experience on multiscale modeling, hybrid modeling, and model-based control or related fields
Responsibilities
- Design and implement models ranging from molecular to process scales
- Develop model-predictive control and optimization strategies
- Run high-performance numerical experiments
- Analyze data
- Communicate findings through journal publications and conference presentations
- Mentor students
- Collaborate across disciplines
- Help translate transformative research into real-world impact
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
