Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in process systems engineering. The fellow will need expertise in multi-scale modeling and dynamic optimization, modeling and optimization of solid oxide electrolysis-based systems for H2 production, and modeling thermo-mechanical stress and chemical degradation. The role includes guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students working on the project; meeting deadlines; preparing, presenting, and reporting results; collaborating with researchers from national laboratories, academia, and industry; assisting with proposal writing; and communicating findings through reports, peer-reviewed journal publications, and presentations at national and international meetings and conferences. Applicants must submit a cover letter identifying the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three professional references. Complete, professional-quality application materials are required. Application review will begin November 13, 2026.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
- Expertise in process systems engineering.
- Expertise in multi-scale modeling.
- Expertise in multi-scale dynamic optimization.
- Expertise in modeling and optimization of solid oxide electrolysis-based systems for H2 production.
- Expertise in modeling thermo-mechanical stress and chemical degradation.
Responsibilities
- Guide graduate and/or undergraduate students who will work on the project.
- Meet deadlines and prepare, present, and report results effectively.
- Work with researchers from national laboratories, academia, and industry on all aspects of the work.
- Assist with writing proposals to seek funding.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing through monthly and quarterly reports, peer-reviewed journal preparation, and presentations at national and international meetings and conferences.
Benefits
- Supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career.
- Progressive policies to support work-life integration.
- Dual Career Program to assist partners with career transition and job search.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
