The University of Kentucky, Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) anticipates adding a number of new engineering, scientist, and technician positions in the next several months due to the program expansion in the both the carbon capture and biomass energy areas. The new positions will be involved in multidisciplinary studies related to various aspects of advanced combustion, gasification, emissions mitigation and thermal processing systems, including issues related to CO2 capture. A summary of the positions are listed below.
PostDoctoral Position. A postdoc needed to work in the area of chemical looping (CLC) /Oxy-fuel combustion. The person in this position will be responsible for pilot/bench-scale system design, construction and operation including monitoring, troubleshooting, laboratory testing, process equipment operation, data analysis and reporting. Materials development for CLC will also be part of this position including procedure development, equipment operation, materials testing, and characterization. Familiarity with TG/MS and flue gas analytical equipment a plus. Chemical or materials engineer or chemist encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume and a statement of their research interests for preliminary review to Aurora Rubel's Email Address anytime. Once the positions are officially opened, the full job descriptions will be listed on the University of Kentucky employment web page (http://www.uky.edu/HR/UKjobs/). At that time, the candidates must submit an application online.
Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions as identified in position description; copy available to candidates selected for interview.