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Position Description
Postdoctoral Scholar position
Area: Electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems
Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension
Start date: Immediate*
Salary: $55,000 CAD per year, plus University of Calgary Plan C Benefits
The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in new energy technologies with the focus on electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems. This full-time fixed term position is for one year and may be extended based on the performance evaluation in the first year.
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on advancing methods for the assessment of new energy technologies with a focus on electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems, including CO2 photo/electro-reduction, photocatalytic/photo-electrochemical water splitting, and biomass photo/electro-oxidation. The successful candidate will work under supervision of Dr. Joule Bergerson, Dr. Sean McCoy and Dr. Md Kibria, focusing on the University of Calgary CFREF grand challenges of zero CO2 emissions energy extraction from petroleum reservoirs and next generation CO2 capture and conversion catalysis.
The postdoc will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists integrating data for technologies and concepts at different stages of technological development. This team member will collect and synthesize data from these technological systems, apply principles of techno-economic and life cycle assessment to evaluate the systems, and advance techno-economic and lifecycle assessment methods. This position will support a team of researchers to develop new technologies and will contribute to publication of peer-reviewed papers in high-impact scientific journals related to systems analysis of early stage energy technologies.
Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent degree in engineering, science or a related field;*
- Expertise is sought in a combination of the following areas. Strength in at least two or more of these areas are expected. It is up to the applicant to demonstrate these strengths:
- systems level analysis
- life-cycle assessment
- techno-economic analysis
- risk and hazard assessment
- computational skills
- Ability to initiate and develop original scientific research projects;
- Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude, ability to work effectively within a team environment with a diverse group of interdisciplinary researchers is a must.
*To be eligible as a Postdoctoral scholar at the University of Calgary, you must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent degree within five (5) years immediately preceding the appointment. Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position
Application details:
Please submit your application on or before 11:59 MDT Saturday, August 15, 2020 via email to: Dr. Joule Bergerson, Associate Professor at [email protected].
All applications must include:
- a single-page cover letter outlining the candidate’s suitability and motivation for the role;
- single-page statement of major research accomplishments and interests
- a current curriculum vitae (CV);
- copies (unofficial is ok) of diplomas/university certificates; and
- contact information of three (3) references that may support the candidate’s application.
In assembling the CFREF research teams, aggressive diversity and equity targets are in place and so applications from qualified women candidates are especially encouraged.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering.
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.
To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.
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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
