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University of Central Florida · 19 hours ago

Post Doctoral Scholar

Greater Orlando

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a next-generation public research institute seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. The role focuses on experimental testing of high-temperature materials and involves leading a collaborative research team on a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Co-lead a collaborative research team with members from three universities, one clean energy start-up company, and a DOE national laboratory (Sandia) for a prototype reactor development and demonstration

Help organize group meetings, co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and publish high-impact scientific journal articles and conference papers

Qualification

PhD in EngineeringExperimental designHigh-temperature materialsFluid-solid interactionsMaterial characterizationThermal/fluid systemsTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or a very closely aligned field

Preferred

Experience in studying fluid-solid interactions, reactive material reduction/oxidation kinetics, and high-temperature radiation transfer is highly desired

Experience in studying material reactivity at high temperature using TGA/DSC or mass spectrometer is highly desired

Experience in designing and operating thermal/fluid systems using high-temperature furnaces is desired

Experience with material characterization such as XRD, SEM, micro-CT scan etc. is desired

Expertise in experimental design and testing of high-temperature materials and energy systems such as solar receivers, chemical reactors, or heat exchangers

A team player that is able to work together with external collaborators on chemical reactor design, model validation, and reactor scale-up, and possess good oral and written communication skills