Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number PG191759PD Position Number 00112279 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt Departmental Information Department ID 140201 - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department 140201 - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Job City & State Raleigh, NC Position Information Position Overview Essential Job Duties The Abolhasani Research Group in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in microreaction engineering and automated flow chemistry as part of the NSF-funded SPEED Programmable Cloud Laboratory. The successful candidate will develop automated continuous-flow and microfluidic experimental platforms for accelerated chemical and materials discovery. Research will combine microreaction engineering, multiphase transport, automated reaction screening, in-line/online analytical characterization, and closed-loop optimization. Applications may include homogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, nanoparticle and semiconductor materials synthesis, and other solution-phase chemical and materials systems relevant to SPEED. Highly motivated candidates with experience in flow chemistry, microfluidics, reaction engineering, transport phenomena, catalysis, or automated chemical experimentation are encouraged to apply. Duties And Responsibilities Include: Design and develop automated continuous-flow and microfluidic reactor platforms.Develop flow systems for homogeneous, gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, photochemical, and/or materials synthesis applications.Integrate pumps, valves, mass-flow controllers, temperature/pressure control, and other process equipment.Integrate flow reactors with in-line and online analytical characterization tools such as HPLC, GC, MS, UV-Vis, fluorescence, Raman, or IR spectroscopy.Develop automated reaction-screening and optimization workflows.Investigate mixing, mass transfer, heat transfer, residence-time distributions, kinetics, and other fundamental transport and reaction phenomena.Interface flow platforms with SPEED automation, data-management, and AI/ML infrastructure.Conduct high-throughput and closed-loop experimental campaigns.Analyze experimental results and develop mechanistic and data-driven understanding of chemical systems.Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, automation engineers, and AI/ML researchers.Prepare scientific manuscripts, presentations, technical documentation, and project reports. 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Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Department Required Skills Demonstrated experimental research experience in reaction engineering, transport phenomena, flow chemistry, microfluidics, chemical synthesis, or closely related areas. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Experience with continuous-flow chemistry, microfluidics, multiphase flow, homogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, nanomaterials synthesis, high-pressure/high-temperature experimentation, or automated reaction systems is preferred.Experience with analytical characterization such as HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, UV-Vis, fluorescence, Raman, or IR spectroscopy and programming experience in Python or LabVIEW are desirable. Required License or Certification N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No Recruitment Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $61,000-$64,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 08/28/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234318 EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. 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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn of this opportunity?NCSU WebsiteNCSU Executive Search ServicesMonster.comCareerBuilder.comInsideHigherEd.comOther Online Job BoardCarolina Job Finder / Employment GuideJob / Career FairThe Chronicle of Higher EducationHERCProfessional JournalPrint Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)Professional OrganizationDirect Contact from NCSU HR Representative / RecruiterNCSU Employee ReferralSocial Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)OtherIf you learned about this vacancy from "other" or were asked for additional information in question #1, please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)* According to our university's regulations, a postdoctoral scholar needs to have successfully completed their terminal degree no more than 5 years from the start date of their appointment. Given this, please provide the date (MM/DD/YYYY) your terminal degree has been or will be confirmed. 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