Postdoctoral Scholar in Mechanical Engineering

Penn State University•University Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) in the field of large-scale computations for polymer electrolyte fuel cells. This position is under the direction of Dr. Chao-Yang Wang. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on advanced batteries and fuel cells for vehicle electrification, renewable energy storage, and power grids. The group is known for cross-fertilization of electrochemistry, materials, manufacturing, diagnostics, CFD modeling, and system engineering. The center has extensive computational and experimental facilities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields by the start date.
Strong prior experience in large-scale calculations using CFD.
Strong skills in CFD for complex geometries, and parallel computing.
Experience in development of advanced algorithms for problems involving very large mesh (tens and hundreds million).
Good communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to solve critical problems.

Nice To Haves

Skills in AI-enabled and GPU-based calculations are welcome.

Responsibilities

Conduct large-scale computations for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
Engage in research in the field of two-phase transport, heat transfer, and fuel cell electrochemistry.
Contribute to the multi-disciplinary research program focusing on advanced batteries and fuel cells.
Collaborate on the cross-fertilization of electrochemistry, materials, manufacturing, diagnostics, CFD modeling, and system engineering.
Utilize extensive computational and experimental facilities.