Postdoctoral Associate

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