Postdoc: Membrane CO2/CH4 Process Optimization

Unist; Nancy; Híbrido; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LRGP, a CNRS/University of Lorraine laboratory in Nancy, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to drive modeling and optimization of advanced membrane-based CO₂ capture processes. The project spans France and Sweden, within the IMOSYCCA and SPLEEN frameworks, with expectations to publish results and collaborate with industry and academia.

The role emphasizes MATLAB/Aspen Plus integration, CFD-informed design, and techno-economic analysis, with an international mobility component in Stockholm.

Formación

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in independent research and scientific problem-solving.
• Strong background in transport phenomena, mass transfer, reaction engineering, and process design.
• Expertise in numerical modelling, simulation, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Aspen Plus; experience with process simulation and model integration is highly desirable.
• Experience in membrane technology, gas separation, CO₂ capture, or membrane contactors is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and integrate MATLAB-based HFMC model with Aspen Plus for process-level simulation.
• Develop and assess multistage and multi-membrane configurations for CO₂/CH₄ separation.
• Perform CFD-informed analysis of membrane module hydrodynamics and pressure drop.
• Conduct process integration and multi-objective optimization of membranes, geometry, and operating conditions.
• Evaluate CO₂/CH₄ recovery, energy use, and overall process intensification.
• Conduct techno-economic and environmental assessments and benchmark against conventional methods.
• Investigate CO₂ utilization and storage pathways and their implications.
• Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and collaborations.

Conocimientos

Independent research

Transport phenomena

Mass transfer

Reaction engineering

Numerical modelling

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB

Aspen Plus

CFD

Descripción del empleo

LRGP, a CNRS/University of Lorraine laboratory in Nancy, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to drive modeling and optimization of advanced membrane-based CO₂ capture processes. The project spans France and Sweden, within the IMOSYCCA and SPLEEN frameworks, with expectations to publish results and collaborate with industry and academia.

The role emphasizes MATLAB/Aspen Plus integration, CFD-informed design, and techno-economic analysis, with an international mobility component in Stockholm.