PhD Positions in Sustainability Analysis: Join the Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL) at the Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, with multiple fully-funded PhD positions for highly motivated students. Research areas include sustainable bioenergy, biomaterials, carbon footprint, climate change mitigation, and circular economy. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research using innovative methods and integrated modeling frameworks.
PhD Positions in Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL)
Designation: PhD Student (Graduate Research Assistantship)
Research Area: Sustainability Analysis and Innovation
Location: North Carolina State University, Department of Forest Biomaterials, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Educational background in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, material science, biological engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in process-based simulation (e.g., Aspen Plus, SuperPro) is preferred.
- Strong interest in sustainability research.
- Enthusiasm for exploring unknown research areas.
- Strong academic writing and communication skills.
- Preferable if you have related research experience.
Job Description:
- Contribute to innovative methods and integrated modeling frameworks for sustainability in bioenergy and biomaterials.
- Address sustainability issues using interdisciplinary approaches, including industrial ecology, sustainable engineering, and artificial intelligence.
- Explore research directions such as sustainable energy, carbon footprint, climate change mitigation, forest carbon dynamics, soil carbon modeling, green building, upcycling solid waste, process design and simulation, and techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of emerging technologies.
How to Apply: Interested candidates, please send your resume/CV, transcript, a short personal statement (no more than one page), and your previous research work (if any) to lanlabrecruit@gmail.com. The email subject should be in the form of “Your Name_PhD_Application.”
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Early applications are encouraged.
About SAIL: SAIL, led by Dr. Kai Lan, develops innovative methods and integrated modeling frameworks to advance industrial systems and the built environment in sustainable bioenergy and biomaterials. The lab employs interdisciplinary approaches to address sustainability issues, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation and circular economy.
About North Carolina State University:
- Located in the vibrant city of Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Multiple fully-funded PhD positions with tuition, stipend, and benefits.
- Expected starting time: Fall 2024 or Fall 2025.
- Explore exciting research directions and contribute to addressing sustainability challenges.
