University of Wisconsin La Crosse - La Crosse, WI
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About the position
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to support a WiSys Technology Foundation and National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored research project focusing on the use of nanofluids for electrochemical applications. This position will involve developing computational models to facilitate the application of nanofluids for energy storage and conversion applications through software such as COMSOL. The researcher will assist in designing and executing experiments related to the synthesis and characterization of nanofluids, write technical reports and scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals, and assist in writing grant proposals to secure funding for future research. The role also includes training others in computational and experimental methods, supporting project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines, and developing standard operating procedures and safety protocols for the laboratory. This position is 100% research, but there may be opportunities for undergraduate level teaching based on the candidate's background and interests.
Responsibilities
- Develop computational models to facilitate the application of nanofluids for energy storage and conversion applications through software such as COMSOL.
- Assist in designing and executing experiments related to synthesis and characterization of nanofluids.
- Write technical reports and scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist in writing grant proposals to secure funding for future research.
- Train others in computational and experimental methods.
- Support project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines.
- Develop standard operating procedures and safety protocols for laboratory.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related discipline by end of first academic year and first review.
- Prior experience with computational modeling of fluid dynamics in experimental systems such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong research history in fields related to electrochemical engineering, ideally a mix of computational and experimental methods.
- Prior experience with Finite Element Modeling (FEM) based software packages such as COMSOL, Ansys etc.
- Prior experience with design tools such as SolidWorks/AUTOCAD for reactor modeling, as well as MATLAB, etc. for data analysis.
- Practical written and oral communication skills as evidenced through application materials.
- Demonstrated work history as a member of a research team.
Benefits
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- Paid holidays and sick days.
- After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
