Postdoctoral Scholar (OPS) - Experimental, Modeling and Simulations of Magnetic Separations of Critical Materials (NHMFL)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University, in collaboration with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study separation strategies for recovering critical materials from industrial waste. The project integrates experiments, modeling, and simulations of fluids under magnetic fields.

The role requires a PhD in engineering or physics, experience with CFD/CFD platforms, and strong publication records.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering and/or Physics or relevant discipline.
• Experience in CFD, magnet design, micro/macro fluidics, colloidal science, and separation processes.
• Experience with instrument design and/or automation.
• Team player with leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Track record of quality publications with excellent writing skills.
• Applicants should hold a PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields with background in chemical physics, experiments, flow visualizations, X-ray florescence, fluid dynamics, modeling, and simulations with COMSOL or CFD platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and modeling of separation strategies for recovery of critical materials from industrial waste.
• Perform simulations of critical metals fluids under magnetic fields.

Skills

Computational fluid dynamics

Magnet design

Actuation

Experimental microfluidics

Experimental macro fluidics

Colloidal science

Separation processes

Instrument design

Automation experience

Leadership

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Engineering or Physics

Tools

COMSOL

Job description

Responsibilities

A postdoctoral position is available for highly motivated candidates to join a multi-disciplinary group of chemical engineers, physicists, chemists, and geochemists at the Florida State University (FSU) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). The project will involve experiments, modeling and simulations of critical metals fluids under influence of magnetic fields. The candidate selected is expected to conduct research on the experiments and modeling of a range of separation strategies for recovery of critical materials from industrial waste. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for up to two additional years conditional upon performance and availability of funding.

Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Responsibilities

A postdoctoral position is available for highly motivated candidates to join a multi-disciplinary group of chemical engineers, physicists, chemists, and geochemists at the Florida State University (FSU) and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). The project will involve experiments, modeling and simulations of critical metals fluids under influence of magnetic fields. The candidate selected is expected to conduct research on the experiments and modeling of a range of separation strategies for recovery of critical materials from industrial waste. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for up to two additional years conditional upon performance and availability of funding.

Qualifications

PhD in Engineering and/or Physics or relevant discipline.

• Experience in computational fluid dynamics, magnet design and actuation, experimental micro/macro fluidics, colloidal science, and separation processes.
• Experience with instrument design and/or automation experience.
• Team player with leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• A track record of quality publications with excellent writing skills is essential.

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields, and have a strong background in chemical physics, experiments, flow visualizations, X-ray florescence, fluid dynamics, modeling, and simulations with COMSOL or other CFD platforms.

Contact Info

For information about this position, please contact Hadi Mohammadigoushki.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.