PostDoctoral Fellow – Engineering: Boston College, a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Chestnut Hill, MA, United States, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Prof. Emma Brace’s team. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research in bioprocessing (biofuels and bioproducts), biorefinery design, and techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) within the engineering field.
Post Doctoral Research Fellow – Engineering (Bioenergy & Bioproducts)
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Engineering (Bioenergy & Bioproducts)
Research Area: Bioprocessing, Biorefinery Design, Techno-Economic Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA, United States
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Python, AspenPlus, OpenLCA, COSMOtherm, or other software is a plus.
- Experience with LC/LCMS, GC/GCMS, and other advanced instrumentation is a plus.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with Prof. Emma Brace on pioneering projects aimed at developing novel processes for bioproducts. This entails both a unit operations approach (lab-scale experiments and molecular modeling) and a systems scale approach (biorefinery design, TEA, LCA). Candidates with expertise in bioseparations, bioprocessing, process design, TEA, or LCA are encouraged to apply. The fellow will have opportunities for manuscript publication, mentorship of undergraduate research assistants, and potentially teaching and grant writing.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Closing Statement:
Boston College offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition remission, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave. Learn more at Boston College Employee Handbook. Pre-employment background checks are conducted as part of the hiring process.
