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  • Professor Position in Separations Technology at The University of Texas at Austin
    The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on research and teaching in separation technologies. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University’s
  • Faculty Position in Systems Engineering @ EPFL
    A faculty position opening in Systems Engineering has been announced in the School of Engineering at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). They are looking for “exceptional candidates with expertise in systems engineering, particularly those focused on designing complex systems taking a holistic approach that considers environmental impact and sustainability.”. Other key areas include
  • Postdoctoral opening at Georgia Tech in nuclear separations
    A position is available for a postdoctoral researcher at Georgia Tech in the area of flow chemistry and in-situ spectroscopy for nuclear separations. The postdoc will model, design, build, and operate a flow system for separating americium from other actinide and lanthanide species. The separation process will utilize ligand design and phase separation, with applications to
  • Postdoc positions in Intelligent Systems at Pukyong National University
    Prof. J. Jay Liu has announced one ore more postdoctoral fellow positions at the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Pukyong National University in Korea. The main topics are “Machine Learning Applications in operation of renewable energy systems” and “Sustainable system design & analysis”.  They are seeking candidates with a background in “machine learning and/or mathematical programming”. 
  • Professor Opening in Control and Automation at Aalto University
    A new Professorship position has been announced in the Chemical Engineering department at Aalto University in Finland. Prof. Iiro Harjunkoski writes that they are looking for someone “passionate about the world of process control and multiple technologies that will contribute to the next generation control and automation solutions.” The position is at any rank in
  • Postdoc at @ULaval in Monitoring and Control, collab. with Alcoa
    Prof. Carl Duchesne, in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Laval, is seeking postdoctoral fellow. The project is entitled “Development of advanced monitoring and control schemes for the primary aluminium industry,” and is in partnership with Alcoa Corporation. Funded by the National Research Council of Canada and Alcoa, the postdoc will study
  • PhD@NTNU in Markets for Zero-Carbon Energy Systems
    A new PhD position has been announced in the The Department of Electric Energy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Markets for Zero-Carbon Energy Systems (277526). From the posting, the position “will contribute to this development by researching current and potential market designs for zero-carbon energy systems. The work will build upon theoretical
  • Faculty Openings at NTNU in Integrated Energy Systems
    The Process and Power group in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has announced two new faculty openings in the areas of integrated energy systems, considering candidates interested in all professor ranks. The two positions are: Professor / Associate Professor in Integrated Renewable Energy Systems Professor
  • PhD Position in Optimization at KU Leuven
    The group of Prof. Dominik Bongartz at the Department of Chemical Engineering (https://cit.kuleuven.be/english/index) at KU Leuven, Belgium, is currently looking for a PhD candidate on developing optimization methods for nonconvex problems. Mathematical optimization has become an invaluable tool in Chemical Engineering for tasks ranging from model development to process design and operation. Unfortunately, many of
  • PhD Positions at Wayne State University in Control, Cyberphysical Systems, and Quantum Computers
    The group of Prof. Helen Durand at Wayne State University is currently accepting PhD applications. Their group (called Research Group Discovery) is a team of creative engineers seeking to work on high-impact and exciting problems for engineering.  Their work generally focuses on control design and theory, with a core expertise of our group being model
  • PhD position in Process Systems Engineering at NTNU
    The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has an open PhD position on research which combines “model predictive control approaches with reliability, equipment degradation, and safety considerations”, writes Professor Johannes Jäschke, who will be supervising the PhD candidate. Some of the research topics involve robust MPC, short term
  • Faculty Openings at Auburn University
    The Auburn University Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The department seeks outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Ph.D. (or terminal degree) required at the time employment begins. Although the areas of expertise are open,
  • PhD candidate position at City University of Hong Kong
    Professor Jiaze Ma at the City University of Hong Kong has an open PhD position for research in the areas of multiscale hydrogen systems, graph-based optimization and decomposition algorithms with distributed computing (GPUs). Interested candidates should apply through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which provides a monthly stipend of HK$28,100 (approximately US$3,600) and a conference
  • 2 PhD Positions at NTNU in Greener and More Secure Chemical Processes
    Prof. Thomas A. Adams II at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking two PhD Candidates on Greener and More Secure Chemical Processes. The position is a part of the NTNU-MIT Energy Research Programme, and candidates will collaborate directly with faculty members at the Chemical Engineering Department at MIT. From the project
  • PhD Position in Plastic Recycling through Gasification Routes @ NTNU
    Prof. Thomas A. Adams II at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD Candidate on converting waste plastics into fresh olefins (ethylene, etc) using gasification routes. Gasification routes have some promising advantages over traditional thermal recycling because they could work with mixed plastics, plastic compounds, and even dirty (unwashed) municipal
  • Postdoc @ UAlberta in SOFC Stack Assembly and Testing
    A postdoctoral position has been announced at the University of Alberta, in the area of solid oxide fuel cell stack assembly and testing, beginning April 2024. A PhD is required in materials, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field focusing on SOFCs or SOECs. Knowledge in anode-supported planar SOFCs, infiltrated catalysts, machine learning, CFD,
  • Tenure Track Position in Power-to-Fuel at ULiège
    The University of Liège in Belgium has announced a tenure-track position in Power-to-Fuel in the department of Chemical Engineering. The position requires a PhD in a related field, a record of international research and publications, and the candidate must be able to teach in English.  Readers are advised that this is an early notice. However,
  • Postdoc @NC State: Data Driven Control and Optimization
    Prof. Wentao Tang at North Carolina State University has an opening for a postdoctoral position in the area of data driven control and optimization. Dr. Tang writes: “This postdoctoral researcher will work on several exploratory ideas at the interface of control theory, optimization, and machine learning, specifically, about data-driven analysis/characterization of nonlinear control systems and
  • 2-year Postdoc Position on Methods/Algorithms for MINLP
    Prof. Jan Kronqvist has a postdoctoral position opening at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. He writes that the postdoc would “work on developing algorithms and methods for mixed-integer optimization.” The postdoctoral researcher would “have the opportunity to focus on fundamental aspects of mixed-integer optimization. Specifically, the project focuses on strong convex relaxations.” 
  • Three postdocs at KTH in collaboration with AstraZeneca
    Three postdoctoral research positions have been announced at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm, Sweden) that might be of interest to readers, arising from a research collaboration with AstraZeneca. The positions are: Postdoc in Mathematics, production optimization [full posting] Postdoc in Pharma-Manufacturing Data Connectivity [full posting] Postdoc in immersive visualizations for industry [full posting] Professor
  • Research Assistant/Associate Position at Imperial College London
    A Research Assistant / Research Associate position is available in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London beginning July 2023 or later . The complete job posting can be found here. The post of Research Assistant (pre-doctoral) or Research Associate (post-doctoral) will conduct research at the intersection of computational optimisation, machine learning, and experimental
  • PhD positions at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
    The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore has two PhD positions (supported by full scholarship). Successful candidates are expected to join in August 2023. Successful candidates will conduct research related to process systems engineering, including but not limited to digital-twin modeling, learning-based estimation and control, fault detection and
  • Controls and Optimization Research Engineer Openings at GE Research
    Two positions have been announced at GE Research of interest to PSEcommunity.org readers. One is an entry level, another is more senior. Both positions focus on the “Energy Transition through the development of models, advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies.” The candidates will contribute toward R&D efforts with GE Vernova’s various energy businesses and
  • Postdoc @ Waterloo in Optimal Integration of Energy and Intensified Systems
    Prof. Luis Ricardez-Sandoval has announced a second postdoctoral opening in his group [see other position]. This new position is a 12 month position in Optimal Operation of Emerging Energy and intensified Systems. He writes to us:  “The aim of this project is to perform optimal integration of advanced energy and CO2 capture systems applying process
  • Three Postdocs / Senior Researchers At Cornell
    PEESE @ Cornell University (www.peese.org) is currently seeking highly-qualified candidates for three postdoctoral or senior research associate positions in the areas of systems engineering, sustainability science, and AI. These positions offer competitive compensation packages, including a salary of at least US$55,000 per year for postdoctoral researchers, an additional 10% contribution to the researcher’s retirement account
  • PhD Positions at Wayne State University
    Prof. Helen Durand is recruiting PhD students for a variety of research projects of interest to PSEcommunity.org readers. She writes to us: “Our group (which we call Research Group Discovery) is a team of creative engineers seeking to work on high-impact and exciting problems for engineering.  Our work generally focuses on control design and theory,
  • PhD Position at NTNU in Sustainable Energy Process Systems
    Prof. Thomas A. Adams in the Process and Power Program, Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD Candidate in Sustainable Energy Process Systems. One of the key goals is to identify the most promising technologies for implementation as part of a new
  • Postdoctoral fellowship in Computer-Aided Materials Design
    Prof. Ricardez-Sandoval at the University of Waterloo writes to us with the following: The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) at the University of Waterloo invites applications from qualified candidates for a 12 month postdoctoral fellowship appointment in Computer-Aided materials design under the supervision of Professors Luis Ricardez-Sandoval and Eric Croiset. The project involves a research
  • Postdoc position on Blue Hydrogen Production at NTNU
    Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a Post-Doctoral candidate for research on the production of BLUE HYDROGEN, i.e. hydrogen from natural gas with CO2 capture and sequestration.  The position will be part of a team of researchers from NTNU, SINTEF Energy, IFE, and the process industry
  • Postdoctoral (RA) position in Data & Sci. Computing at the University of Edinburgh
    Prof. Dimitrios Gerogioris writes: A Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) position is available with funding from the EPSRC (UKRI) project “RAPID: Real-time process modelling anddiagnostics: Powering digital factories” (Institute for Digital Communications/IDCOM, University of Edinburgh, UK): https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V028618/1(collaborators: Queen’s University Belfast, Seagate Technology, GlaxoSmithKline/GSK, NVIDIA) The appointed RA will undertake research in randomised numerical linear algebra to
  • Advanced Process Control Specialist/Engineer Position at Spartan Controls
    Spartan Controls is recruiting for an Advanced Process Control Specialist/Engineer for our either their Edmonton or Calgary office. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in the entire life cycle of process control optimization and reliability improvement projects, including: executing feasibility studies, process analysis, data analytics, business case development, advanced application development, solution
  • Process Modeling Job Opening in Food, Agriculture, and Bio-based Products @ Cargill
    Dr. Spencer Schaber of Cargill writes to us with two position announcements: Are you enthusiastic about tackling non-traditional simulation and optimization projects?  Are you interested in improving the sustainability of the food supply chain from farm to fork?  Or developing and improving processes for other bio-based products? We have an opening in the highly-respected Engineering
  • Postdoc positions in CCUS at NTU, Singapore
    The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore has 1-2 Postdoc Fellow positions for a project on carbon capture for reduction in GHG emissions from ships. The positions are listed below. Candidates with suitable background and publications in relevant areas are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates may send a
  • Postdoc in Liquid Hydrogen Technologies at NTNU
    The Process and Power Program, Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scholar to research liquid hydrogen technologies as a part of the HYDROGENi Initiative. One of the key goals is to identify the most promising technologies for commercialization and integration into
  • Advanced Process Controls Engineer at FPInnovations
    FPInnovations is looking for an individual who can identify, develop and apply novel control strategies for the Pulp and Paper industry.  This will involve conducting data analysis, control assessment, process modelling, and benefit analysis, as well as design and implementation of advanced process control applications in a continuous manufacturing setting. Process Controls, the Advanced Process
  • Postdoctoral Position at the University of Notre Dame
      Prof. Alexander Dowling’s research group (dowlinglab.nd.edu) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to develop new methodologies for multiscale modeling and optimization of energy systems. Specifically, in collaboration with the Institute for the Design of Advanced Energy Systems (idaes.org) and others, they are creating novel analysis capabilities that capture the complex interdependencies between
  • Postdoc/Research Faculty Position at Nagoya University, Japan
    A postdoctoral/research faculty position is available at Nagoya University, Japan. The successful candidate will work on a collaborative project with industry and other academic institutions on modeling, numerical optimization, and economic evaluation of CO2 adsorptive separation process. The successful candidate should be preferably familiar with chemical process modeling, optimization, and/or numerical techniques. The project will
  • Faculty position in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University
    The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track position with a 9-month, academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2023. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of
  • PSE Tenure-Track Faculty Position at The University of British Columbia
    The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE), within the Faculty of Applied Science (APSC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor may be considered for an exceptional case. This position is
  • Tenure-Track Faculty Openings in Chemical Engineering at Drexel University
    The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University is currently looking for two tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant Professor level. The start date is September 1, 2024. This will provide the candidate an opportunity to gain an additional year of research/grant writing experience prior to the start of the tenure clock. Candidates
  • Professor of Practice Position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University
    The ROBERT F. SMITH SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York invites applications for the Professor-of-Practice faculty position. This is a long-term, non-tenure-track faculty appointment for individuals with significant, high-level experience as leaders from managerial, technical or research positions in their organization. Examples include responsibility in process and product design,
  • Remote Working Postdoc / Fellowship @ RAPID Institute
    The AIChE’s RAPID Manufacturing Institute has an opening for a RAPID Fellow (a postdoc) as a key technical contributor to a DOE sponsored project called “Physical Property Data and Models in Support of Bioprocessing Separation Technologies for Organic Acids Separation.” RAPID is leading the project in collaboration with Texas Tech, Siemens Technology, Siemens PSE, and
  • Postdoc @ Wisconsin-Madison in Direct Air CO2 Capture, TEA, and LCA
    A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the The Sustainable Materials Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The overall project includes the design, construction, and testing of a CO2 direct air capture (DAC) system that would store captured CO2 in cementitous materials. The postdoctoral associate would focus on the process modelling aspects of DAC,
  • Postdoc/Research Faculty Opening @ Nagoya University in Modelling and Optimization of CO2 Adsorption
    Prof. Kawajiri’s group in the Materials Process Engineering Research Center for Net Zero Carbon Society at Nagoya University (Japan) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or research faculty member. The candidate will work on modelling and optimization of carbon dioxide adsorption, in collaboration with industrial and academic researchers who will perform experiments. They are
  • Postdoc at NTNU in Optimization, Design, and Modelling
    Professor Magne Hillestad at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) writes to announce a postdoctoral vacancy in the Chemical Engineering department. The position is for 2 years and is in the area of process optimization, conceptual design, and process modelling. The postdoc is expected to contribute to research involving the development of process
  • Postdoc Positions at Texas A&M Energy Institute
    Professor Stratos Pistikopoulos has announced postdoctoral positions at the Texas A&M Energy Institute. Candidates with PhDs in PSE or related areas such as control, automation, computing, and industrial engineering are sought, and should have expertise in modelling, optimization, control, and data analytics. The posting lists some of the interdisciplinary areas of research which include: “Energy,
  • PhD Position in Separations Process Design and Negative Emissions Technologies
    A PhD position in the modelling of separation processes and negative emissions technologies is open in the Alternative Pathways for the Energy Transition (APEX) laboratory at Carleton University.   The PhD candidate will develop open-source process models of negative emissions technologies (NETs), like direct air capture of CO2 (DAC) and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). This will involve the
  • Control & Optimization Position at Exxon Mobil Houston
    ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering is seeking recent PhD graduates who have a background in process control and optimization. Tyler Soderstrom writes with a summary of the position: Join a multidisciplinary team of applications engineers who leverage emerging technologies & tools to push the boundaries of existing capabilities and develop the next generation of automation solutions.
  • Two Postdocs @ Mälardalen University, Sweden
    Two positions are now open as Post-Doctoral Researcher at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden. In the first position, the research focus concerns Power-to-Gas applications including H2 generation through electrolysis, integrated biomass gasification systems, and intermittent renewable energy generation. The work will rely on experimental research as well as advanced system modelling, design optimization and intelligent
  • Professor/Associate Professor in Modelling and Control Engineering @ Univ. Southeastern Norway
    The University of Southeastern Norway (Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge) has an opening at the professor and associate professor levels in modelling and control engineering, in Porsgrunn, Norway. The position is located in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Cybernetics. The position includes both teaching and research responsibilities. Candidates must be able to teach at