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Description
Postdoctoral Scholar Position
Area: Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment (LCA and TEA)
Duration: One year, with possibility of renewal
Start date: Immediate
Salary: $60,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Faculty of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment (LCA and TEA) of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). This post-doc will be part of the CanCO2Re initiative (www.canco2re.ca).
Job Description:
The successful applicant will focus on the application of techno-economic assessment (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the Canadian potential for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) to contribute to a net zero future. This includes both aggregation of geospatial data on biomass supply and assessment of BECCS technologies. They will work closely with project investigators and students and the University of Calgary and University of Toronto, who have expertise in the science and engineering of bioenergy systems and LCA and TEA of emerging technologies. They will have the opportunity to travel domestically for presentation of research results domestically and to attend in-person project meetings. They be expected to collaborate with and present their research results to government and industry partners. In addition, they will be expected to mentor graduate (PhD and MSc) students working on related projects.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and will have demonstrated skills in system-level modeling and analysis (i.e., LCA or TEA). Clear interest in innovation and interdisciplinary work.
- The candidate must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent within the five years immediately preceding the job posting date.
- Experience with life cycle assessment tools (e.g., OpenLCA, Brightway2), databases (e.g., ecoinvent), and methods.
- Experience with modeling and data representation in Python, including packages such as SciPy, numpy, Pyomo, and Plotly.
- Strong written communication skills, preferably demonstrated in writing of peer-review publication and technical reports.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary group involving students and faculty from a range of backgrounds, as well as external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Efficient organizational and time management skills in setting priorities and accomplishing tasks within deadlines.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Application Details:
Please complete the following application intake form before the close of this posting on February 1st, 2025. Be prepared to upload your CV and two-page research proposal in Portable Document Format (pdf) before using the link:
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada¿s leading next-generation university ¿ a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation¿s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada¿s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
Additional information
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders ¿ in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour¿s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here.
