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Description
Postdoctoral Scholar Position
Area: Direct Air Capture (DAC) 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 Department 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 Direct Air Capture (DAC). This post-doc will be part of the CanCO2Re initiative (www.canco2re.ca).
Job Description:
The successful applicant will focus on system-level design and optimization, techno-economic assessment (TEA), and life cycle assessment (LCA) of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies. They will work closely with project investigators, who have expertise in the science and engineering of DAC and LCA and TEA of emerging technologies. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work closely with CanCO2Re investigators at both the University of Calgary and University of Alberta. They will primarily conduct modeling studies but will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers conducting laboratory experiments. In addition, they will be expected to mentor graduate (PhD and MSc) students working on related projects.
The Postdoctoral Scholar¿s research will aim to develop models that, given materials properties, optimize design of DAC cycles and systems to minimize cost and environmental impact. While the research will focus on continuing development of existing models for solvent-based processes as well as development of models for alternative processes (e.g., electro-swing). The aim of this research is to convert early-stage technology concepts into practical systems and assess the prospective environmental and economic performance of such systems.
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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of separations processes, particularly absorption and adsorption.
- Experience with process simulation (e.g., using Aspen Plus/HYSYS, Symmetry) and life cycle assessment tools (e.g., OpenLCA, Brightway2), databases (e.g., ecoinvent), and methods.
- 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.
