Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Modeling, Design, Operational Optimization, Research, Proposal Writing, Funding Acquisition, Conference Attendance, Scientific Literature Review, Computational Findings Presentation, Machine Learning, Mathematical Programming, Physics Modeling, Systems Engineering, Graduate Student Guidance, Undergraduate Student Guidance, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 (CBE) in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the general area of Process Systems Engineering. This position supports research initiatives related to advanced modeling, optimization, and system analysis for sustainable energy systems. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: conducting research on process modeling, design, and operational optimization; guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students; liaison with other researchers from 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 adapt methods or procedures that are most appropriate for specific research goals; preparing results of computational findings for presentation to colleagues and sponsors at professional/technical conferences; and/or, for publication in scientific journals, as directed. A PhD in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mathematics with a background in systems engineering research is required at time of hire. Experience with physics/data-driven modelling, mathematical programming, and machine learning are also required as is a record of research publications in scientific journals. To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. 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. Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2025. The position is expected to start January 2026. For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Yuhe Tian, yuhe.tian@mail.wvu.edu. You may also visit the CBE website at https://cbe.statler.wvu.edu. 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 have 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.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research on process modeling, design, and operational optimization for sustainable energy systems. Responsibilities also include guiding students, collaborating with researchers, and preparing findings for publication and presentation.