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Post Doctoral Fellow - (STA010512)

Employer
University of Houston
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 3, 2022


Postdoctoral Research Position in Transient Kinetics at UH/INL

Job Information
The group of Prof. Grabow in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular En-gineering at the University of Houston (UH) in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. The position is open immediately, and the initial appointment is for 1 year. The position may be renewed annually at the discretion of UH, based on satisfactory perfor-mance, funding availability, and programmatic need.

Responsibilities
We seek a motivated postdoctoral researcher to assist us in the development of a novel transient characterization tool for predicting catalyst deactivation kinetics. The successful candidate will carry out transient kinetic experiments, perform data analysis, visualization, and will develop kinetic models in-tegrated with data science approaches to develop the experimental and theoretical framework for studying deactivation behavior.
Experience with the use of transient kinetic techniques and/or kinetic modeling are highly desired along with a demonstrated publication record in the area of dynamic catalysis science or reaction engi-neering. Responsibilities may also include catalyst synthesis, conventional catalyst characterization, and the design and testing of new reactor concepts.
The project team is multidisciplinary and distributed across academia, national laboratories, and indus-try; thus, the candidate will be responsible to document and regularly present findings to the research team, present results at national/international meetings, and publish research in peer-reviewed jour-nals.

Qualifications
• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. All degree requirements must be completed before the commencement of the appointment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in experimental catalysis science or reaction engineering.
• Experience with kinetic models and/or data science
• Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific confer-ences
• Ability to address complex problems creatively, and to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers.

Other Information
The collaborative nature of the project with INL will require relocation to Idaho Falls, ID. Travel and ex-cess living expenses are reimbursable according to applicable UH travel policies.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV/resume with publication list, and a short personal research statement (< 2 pages) to Prof. Grabow (grabow@uh.edu).

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

  1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
  2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
  3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
  4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
  5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
  6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
  7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
  8. Performs other job-related duties as required.


EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Doctoral and No experience

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.No experience is required.

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