Post Doc Fellow, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management

at  University of Cincinnati

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field (completed within the last 3 years or anticipated by the start date).
• Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration/heat pump technologies.
• Experience with computational modeling and simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, EES ANSYS, etc.).
• Proven track record of publications in relevant areas of research.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED

• Experience with high-temperature heat pumps, wet compression, or phase change materials.
• Familiarity with DOE-funded research projects and reporting requirements.
• Background in experimental setups and lab-scale testing of thermal systems.

• Conduct advanced research on high-temperature IHPs, focusing on multi-stage compression and PCM thermal energy storage integration.
• Develop, model, and simulate heat pump systems to evaluate performance, energy efficiency, and operational capabilities.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and optimize system parameters to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, industrial partners, and stakeholders. Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Assist in preparing progress reports and proposals related to ongoing research efforts.