Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worcester Polytech; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Wellness perks

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of advanced bioenergy systems and sustainable waste conversion technologies.

The role emphasizes building mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks while translating experimental data into scalable projections, with opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals and mentor graduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience conducting TEA and LCA for bioenergy or circular economy systems.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools and LCA databases.
• Strong publication record and ability to present results clearly.

Responsibilities

• TEA & LCA Modeling: build mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantify economic and environmental performance.
• Data Integration: translate experimental and thermodynamic data into scalable projections and simulations.
• Research & Dissemination: author publications, reports, and sponsor deliverables.
• Mentorship: collaborate with experimental researchers and guide graduate students.

Skills

TEA & LCA experience

Process simulation skills

Python programming

Strong publication record

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

gPROMS

OpenLCA

SimaPro

Job description

## Post-Doctoral FellowApply: On-site: Worcester: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0003789**JOB TITLE**Post-Doctoral Fellow**LOCATION**Worcester**DEPARTMENT NAME**Chemical Engineering - NFR JM**DIVISION NAME**Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of advanced bioenergy systems and sustainable waste conversion technologies. The role involves evaluating the economic viability and environmental footprints Of emerging thermal and chemical processes.**JOB DESCRIPTION****Key Responsibilities*** TEA & LCA Modeling: Build robust mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantiW economic performance and environmental impacts with parallel tech-tc-market analysis.* Data Integration: Translate experimental and thermodynamic data into commercial-scale projections and simulation workflows* Research & Dissemination: Author peer-reviewed journal publications, technical reports, and sponsor deliverables.* Mentorship: Collaborate with experimental researchers and assist in guiding graduate students**Qualifications:*** Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.* Demonstrated research experience in TEA and LCA within preference for bioenergy, biorefineries, or circular economy systems* Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus/HYSYS/gPROMS) and LCA databases (e.g., SimaPro, OpenLCA, Ecoinvent).* Preference for strong programming skills (e.g. Python) for data processing and computational modeling.* Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to present technical results clearly.**Application Materials:*** Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research background, and contact information for references.**Compensation:**Salary: $60,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!**FLSA STATUS**United States of America (Exempt)**WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.**