Postdoc: Biorefinery Modeling & Lignin Valorization

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, invites applications for a full‑time Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. The appointment is for one year with possible renewal up to three years, focusing on bioenergy cost analyses and lignin valorization.

The role involves using Aspen Plus and other process-modeling tools, conducting biorefinery assessments, collaborating with experimental teams, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering or related field
• Research experience in chemical process development
• Experience with Aspen Plus process modeling
• Experience with statistical analysis (sensitivity/uncertainty)

Responsibilities

• Develop biorefinery analyses to support lignin valorization
• Plan and execute research and analyses for CBI projects
• Communicate results in writing and oral presentations
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and biologists in a large team

Skills

Process development

Statistical analysis

Python

R

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Brightway

openLCA

SimaPro

Job description

National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, invites applications for a full‑time Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. The appointment is for one year with possible renewal up to three years, focusing on bioenergy cost analyses and lignin valorization.

The role involves using Aspen Plus and other process-modeling tools, conducting biorefinery assessments, collaborating with experimental teams, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed