Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Postdoctoral ResearcherLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

Build robust mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantiW economic performance and environmental impacts with parallel tech-tc-market analysis.

Requirements Summary

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated research experience in TEA and LCA within preference for bioenergy, biorefineries,

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Postdoctoral ResearcherLaboratory & Life Sciences

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worcester

Chemical Engineering - NFR JM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of advanced bioenergy systems and sustainable waste conversion technologies. The role involves evaluating the economic viability and environmental footprints Of emerging thermal and chemical processes.

Responsibilities

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→TEA & LCA Modeling: Build robust mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantiW economic performance and environmental impacts with parallel tech-tc-market analysis.
→Data Integration: Translate experimental and thermodynamic data into commercial-scale projections and simulation workflows
→Research & Dissemination: Author peer-reviewed journal publications, technical reports, and sponsor deliverables.
→Mentorship: Collaborate with experimental researchers and assist in guiding graduate students

Requirements

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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated research experience in TEA and LCA within preference for bioenergy, biorefineries, or circular economy systems
Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus/HYSYS/gPROMS) and LCA databases (e.g., SimaPro, OpenLCA, Ecoinvent).
Preference for strong programming skills (e.g. Python) for data processing and computational modeling.
Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to present technical results clearly.

Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research background, and contact information for references.

What We Offer

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Salary: $60,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!

United States of America (Exempt)