Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chemical and Biological Engineering

Engineering a world of possibilities

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION

THE OPPORTUNITY

Professor Amadeu Sum leads the Phases to Flow Laboratory in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines and is seeking a post-doctoral researchfellow to work on industry sponsored projects related to gas hydrates and flow assurance. The successful candidate is expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with other members of the group and effectively interface with external partners. ​This position has a start date no later than January 2026 for a period of one year with possible renewal for one additional year. ​

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct experimental research using high pressure equipment for the characterization of gas hydrates formation and transportability. 

• Work on design and construction of custom equipment for high pressure measurements.

• Write reports and peer-review publications.

• Prepare and present update material related to research progress.

• Serve as mentor to graduate and undergraduate students.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD. In Chemical Engineering or related field. All PhD requirements should be completed by the time work commences.

•  Previous research experience in one or more areas of gas hydrates and flow assurance.

• Experience with gas hydrate formation and characterization using high pressure equipment and modeling of multiphase equilibrium and flow.
   

TOTAL REWARDS

$60,000 annual salary rate
 

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options

• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload the following:

• CV

• A letter of interest

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in you