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Posted: 18-Feb-22
Location: Merced, California
Required Education: Doctorate/Professional
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Internal Number: JPF01253
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Electrochemical Research
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: February 18th, 2022
Next review date: Friday, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Apr 15, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Laboratory directed by Dr. Po-Ya Abel Chuang, is looking for a self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic and highly qualified postdoctoral scholar expert in electrochemical research. The topics of research include fuel cell, electrolysis, heat and mass transport, flow in porous media, and two-phase heat transfer. (more information at [http://teel.ucmerced.edu/]
The successful candidate will have previous training and established track record in experimental and/or simulation study of electrochemical technologies such as SOFC/SOEC, PEM and AEM fuel cell and electrolysis cell through prior work or research experience.
The postdoctoral researcher is expected to stay abreast of recent publications in the field, carry out research independently, implement and develop research ideas and write research articles. The postdoctoral scholar is also expected to assist with mentoring graduate students and undergraduate students who will work on the project, and to be in charge of properly maintaining all equipment in the lab. This is a two-year project with appointments being year-to-year based on continuation of funding and satisfactory performance.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19].
All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct scientific research successfully and work independently.
The candidate should have demonstrable experience in several of the following
areas: 1) novel catalyst material synthesis and evaluation, 2) fuel cell or electrolysis cell testing and diagnostics, 3) catalyst/ionomer material and ink study, and 4) Simulation of fuel cell, electrolysis cell and electrochemical devices.
Help contact: soe-deptspecialist@ucmerced.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus (https://smokefree.ucmerced.edu/).
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