Postdoctoral Associate Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534827&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534827 Work type: Post Doc Associate Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences Department: 19020000 - EG-MECHANICAL / AEROSPACE ENG Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate Job Description: The Renewable Energy Conversion Laboratory at the University of Florida (UF) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to research in concentrating solar thermal (CST) and solar fuels. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct research in CST and solar fuels, focusing on thermochemical reaction modeling and experimentation. • Utilize expertise in heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, solar thermal engineering, and techno-economics. • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students. • Prepare project reports for funding agencies. • Publish findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. • Disseminate results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journal publications. • Attend international conferences and workshops to disseminate their work. Expected Salary: $60,000 annually Minimum Requirements: + Ph.D. (or expected within 6 months) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: + Strong background in heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, solar thermal engineering and techno-economics. + Experience in both experimental and modeling of thermochemical reactions is highly desirable. Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested candidates should email Prof. Jonathan Scheffe (jscheffe@ufl.edu) with: + A current CV + At least two relevant journal publications + Up to three references Please use Subject line:Postdoctoral Applicant CST Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 11 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: