Postdoctoral Researcher - Process modeling and sustainability analysis for lignin valorization

About the role

The Catalytic Carbon Transformation & Scale-Up Center at NLR seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. This position is part of a Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) project focused on developing new approaches to cost-effectively convert biomass into realistic biofuels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biorefinery analyses related to lignin valorization to fuels and chemicals
• Work closely with the CBI Lignin Valorization team
• Assimilate a wide variety of information into assessments
• Contribute to the planning and execution of research and analysis
• Communicate scientific results effectively, both written and oral
• Author peer-reviewed publications
• Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and biologists

Requirements

• Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years
• Research experience with an emphasis on chemical process development
• Demonstrated experience with process modeling with Aspen Plus
• Demonstrated experience with doing statistical analysis (sensitivity or uncertainty)
• PhD degree in chemical engineering or related field

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with programming codes such as Python or RDemonstrated experience with LCA tools such as Brightway, openLCA or SimaPro
• Understanding of biomass conversion research and knowledge of lignin deconstruction chemistries
• Relevant experience with sustainable materials and green chemistry practices

Skills

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Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance*
• Pension benefits*
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards
• Relocation expense reimbursement (if eligible)

Pay

$76,600 - $126,400

Schedule

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