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Postdoctoral Fellow - CBE - Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Employer
West Virginia University
Location
West Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 25, 2022


WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
BENJAMIN M. STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING


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 two Postdoctoral Fellows in the general areas of Catalysis and Reaction Engineering. These positions will support research initiatives related to advanced catalyst synthesis, characterization, reaction mechanism and performance tests.

Qualifications :

A PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or material science, with a background in catalysis research related to catalyst synthesis and testing is required at the time of appointment. Expertise with modelling (e.g DFT), zeolite synthesis, characterization and activity testing are also required as is a record of research publications in scientific journals. All applicants must be capable of completing the assigned tasks within the United States.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: conducting research on process and catalyst development/characterization and kinetics; guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students; liaison with other researchers from national labs, academia, and industry on all aspects related to this work and write proposals to seek funding; attending research conferences and reading of scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and latest research findings; searching scientific literature to select and adapting methods or procedures that are most appropriate for specific research goals; preparing results of experimental findings for presentation to colleagues and sponsors at professional/technical conferences; and/or, for publication in scientific journals, as directed.

West Virginia University is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 29,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. Morgantown and its 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 https://www.wvu.edu and http://www.morgantownwv.gov .

To apply for this position, visit https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=19528 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Jianli Hu, john.hu@mail.wvu.edu . You may also visit the CBE website at https://cbe.statler.wvu.edu .

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.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.

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