Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Core
Develop a tandem catalytic process converting syngas to oxymethylene ethers (OMEs) for sustainable aviation fuels.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering)
Builds
New catalysts and integrated flow reactor systems for low-carbon fuel production
Domain
Chemical Engineering / Sustainable Aviation Fuels / Catalysis
Required skills
Heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst synthesis, flow reactor operation, gas chromatography, peer-reviewed publication record, student supervision
Preferred skills
Methanol/dimethyl ether synthesis, formaldehyde chemistry, reactor modelling, in situ/operando characterization
Technologies
Gas chromatography, flow reactors, reactor modelling tools
Responsibilities
Synthesize and test catalysts for syngas-to-OME reaction steps, Design and operate flow reactors, Analyze reaction products and quantify conversion/selectivity, Plan experiments and prepare manuscripts for publication, Supervise graduate and undergraduate students, Present results at meetings and conferences
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (Early-career researcher)
