Calcium Carbonate Digital Twin Research Assistant

UMCES; Cambridge, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Based at the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD, the successful candidate will develop a Digital Twin of our PCC reactor to simulate precipitation dynamics of calcium carbonate and co-precipitates, describe mineral saturation states, precipitation kinetics, and estimate mass yields. The project includes participating in virtual team meetings and helping design experiments to test the Digital Twin, with emphasis on analytical chemistry, carbonate chemistry, and geochemical modeling.

A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry, carbonate chemistry, calcium carbonate precipitation and applications.
• Programming in R and/or Python.
• Thermodynamic and kinetic geochemical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop Digital Twin of PCC reactor to simulate precipitation dynamics and estimate mass yields.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and help design experiments to test the Digital Twin.

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

Based at the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD, the successful candidate will develop a Digital Twin of our PCC reactor to simulate precipitation dynamics of calcium carbonate and co-precipitates, describe mineral saturation states, precipitation kinetics, and estimate mass yields. The project includes participating in virtual team meetings and helping design experiments to test the Digital Twin, with emphasis on analytical chemistry, carbonate chemistry, and geochemical modeling.

A Ph.D.