Postdoctoral Associate
About The Position
The Advanced Combustion & Energy Systems Laboratory (ACES Lab), in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, seeks an ambitious and technically exceptional Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental research at the intersection of hydrogen energy systems, advanced combustion, and next generation engine technologies. The successful candidate will support two research efforts, with special attention given to one of the two focus areas: • Focus Area #1 - Hydrogen Fueled Linear Generator (LGen) Demonstration Project – involving independent performance and emissions validation of real world performance of a 100%25 H₂ fueled 250 kW linear generator; hydrogen fueling and delivery systems; instrumentation and controls; data acquisition (DAQ); and combustion/emissions characterization. • Focus Area #2 - HyPower: Demonstration of Offshore Wind Generated Hydrogen Usage for Domestic Heating and Power – involving system design, hydrogen generation and storage integration, safety critical operations, DAQ development, and performance verification of a modular hydrogen R&D platform. The postdoctoral researcher will also serve as an experimental lead within the ACES Lab, mentoring students in hands-on engine research, emissions analysis, LabVIEW based control and automation, optical diagnostics, and technical writing.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field in hand by the start of the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with research project management and supervision.
- Experience with technical reporting and technical publication writing.
- Experience working in a complex experimental system setting.
Responsibilities
- Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct experiments with advanced combustion and energy systems, involving hazardous and flammable chemicals.
- Collect, analyze, and report on data from engine-based platforms, as well as industry-relevant journals and publications.
- Participate in writing for publications in scientific journals. Assist in grant writing.
- Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, providing guidance
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
