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rPostdoctoral Scholar

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rLocation: Mechanical Engineering

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607828

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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Special Information

• This position is subject to compliance with all U.S. laws and rules concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information. Additional information will be required from the successful candidate to determine eligibility for any necessary export licenses, exemptions, etc. The final offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory outcome of the export control evaluation.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

The Climate Solutions lab at Northern Arizona University (NAU), in Flagstaff, AZ, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct finite element modeling and experimental validation of reactive transport phenomena in carbon capture materials as part of a multi-institutional, federally funded research project. These modelling and experimental efforts will integrate with molecular to structural mechanic investigations and state-of-the-art material characterizations. The broader goals of the project are to reveal the energetic, kinetic, and chemo-mechanic mechanisms of a new family of direct air capture materials to inform improved material design and processes for affordable and scalable direct air capture - a critical negative emission technology.

Applicants must be willing to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team, both virtually and in-person, and meet project deadlines required of the funding source. They are also expected to communicate results in regular project meetings, contribute to annual reports and lead the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Funding for annual conference travel to present project work is provided. The Postdoc will be based in Flagstaff, AZ, a mountain town situated near the Grand Canyon, and reside in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Research & Publications - 85%

• Develop and refine finite element mass and energy transport model of charged polymer materials in a CO2 separation process.
• Assist in the design and supervision of the electrochemical characterization of commercial and collaborator synthesized charge polymer materials.
• Analyze and synthesize results to integrate with project team and for public dissemination through peer reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations.

Grant & Management - 10%

• Assist in compiling annual reports for federally funded award, supervise 1-2 undergraduate/graduate research assistants, attend multi-institutional meetings, and NAU internal team meetings.
• Adhere to data and project management plans.
• Coordinate with project PI and project coordinator regarding purchasing and budget when necessary.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical ngineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with numerical methods like Finite Element or Finite Volume.
• Demonstrated experience with first author peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong background in numerical simulations, data visualization and scientific writing skills.
• Proficient with Comsol Multiphysics.
• Knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment, including electrochemical characterizations.
• Leadership, coordination and/or supervisory skills.
• Motivated to move forward climate solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the use of finite element numerical methods.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject disciplines.

Skills

• Organizational and project management skills.
• Leadership, coordination, and/or supervision skills.
• Data collection, processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

Highly motivated to perform research in a collaborative environment.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Communicates effectively.

Possesses strong problem solving, organizati