Postdoctoral Associate in Gainesville, Florida

Postdoctoral Associate

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Work type: Post Doc Associate

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 19020000 – EG-MECHANICAL / AEROSPACE ENG

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

The Renewable Energy Conversion Laboratory at the University of Florida (UF) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to research in concentrating solar thermal (CST) and solar fuels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in CST and solar fuels, focusing on thermochemical reaction modeling and experimentation.

• Utilize expertise in heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, solar thermal engineering, and techno-economics.

• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

• Prepare project reports for funding agencies.

• Publish findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

• Disseminate results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journal publications.

• Attend international conferences and workshops to disseminate their work.

Expected Salary:

$60,000 annually

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. (or expected within 6 months) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, solar thermal engineering and techno-economics.

• Experience in both experimental and modeling of thermochemical reactions is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested candidates should email Prof. Jonathan Scheffe (jscheffe@ufl.edu) with:

• A current CV

• At least two relevant journal publications

• Up to three references

Please use Subject line:Postdoctoral Applicant CST

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 11 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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