Research Associate - Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Statler College

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a Research Associate in the area of process systems engineering.

Qualifications :

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with expertise in the area of process systems engineering. Applicants must also have expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) partial differential equation (PDE)-based dynamic modeling of process units; 2) nonlinear estimation techniques; 3) reduced order modeling; 4) equipment stress modeling and advanced process control. Demonstrated sound knowledge of using commercial steady-state and dynamic process modeling software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, Aspen Custom Modeler, etc., and programming languages, especially Python is also required. In addition, applicants should have at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience in academia, government or industry in the area of process systems engineering.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students who will also work on the project; meeting deadlines, preparing, presenting, and reporting results effectively; working with other researchers from national labs, academia, and industry on all aspects related to this work; assisting with writing proposals to seek funding; communicating effectively both orally and in writing as demonstrated through monthly and quarterly reports, preparation of peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.

WVU is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 29,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. Morgantown and vicinity has a diverse population of about 62,000 residents and is ranked highly among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities as well as industries active in shale gas operations. The city is readily accessible and within driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. For more information on WVU and Morgantown, see http://www.wvu.edu and https://www.morgantownwv.gov/ .

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv ).

To apply for this opportunity, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu . Applicants must include a curriculum vita and a statement of research interests. Review of applications will commence with their receipt but will be reviewed until the position is filled. For further information, contact Prof. Debangsu Bhattacharyya at (304) 293-9335, or e-mail: Debangsu.Bhattacharyya@mail.wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status. The University received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award and the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has received the ASEE Bronze Award for Diversity.