Postdoctoral Researcher
The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL
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About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Toraman Research Lab under the direction of Prof. Hilal Ezgi Toraman. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work in the area of plastic waste upcycling under the guidance of Prof. Toraman.
Requirements
- Ph.D as of the hire date in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry or related discipline
- Strong background in reaction engineering, kinetic experiments, gas chromatography
- Experience in the design and operation of batch and flow reactors
- Troubleshooting skills for maintaining lab scale reactors and gas chromatography
- Demonstrate success in carrying out independent research and dissemination of results
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written/oral communication skills needed for active student mentoring and interaction with collaborators at Penn State and other universities
- Dedication in ensuring a respectful, equitable and inclusive work environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in multivariate data analysis and kinetic modeling is a plus
- Experience in two dimensional gas chromatography and pyrolysis is a plus
- Experience in writing grant proposals preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducting full-time independent research
- Conducting experiments for solid-to-gas transformation for plastic recycling, data processing and analyzing
- Writing technical publications and reports
- Guiding graduate and undergraduate students in their research by reviewing and providing constructive feedback on lab member’s papers, oral presentations, and related work
- Assisting in overall organization and management of the lab
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
