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Job Category Faculty Non BargainingJob Title Postdoctoral Research FellowDepartment Assistant ProfessorPosting End Date August 26, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Sept 30, 2025The expected pay for this position is $65,000 per annum.Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lees Lab (The University of British Columbia, (UBC, Vancouver campus)The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the UBC Vancouver campus invites applications for a full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The appointment will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension subject to work performance and funding availability.The successful candidate will work in the Lees Lab, a team of dedicated and diverse researchers focused on using electrochemical engineering theory to bring climate solutions from laboratory to market. Focus areas include CO2 capture and conversion, wastewater remediation, and atmospheric water harvesting. The Lees Lab works closely with industry and academic partners from around the world to advance electrochemical engineering theory and design efficient reactors.Applicants should be passionate about developing electrochemical technologies to address critical climate challenges. This role will focus on the research and development of sophisticated continuum models for electrochemical CO2 capture and conversion. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be expected to work closely with the Lees Lab\xe2\x80\x99s industrial partner (Sora Fuel Corp.) to model a novel reactor that electrochemically converts carbon capture solutions into carbon monoxide. The goal of this project is to identify optimum materials, reactor architectures, and operating conditions to inform experiments. The Fellow will lead and coordinate bi-weekly meetings with Sora Fuel Corp. to communicate modelling results, acquire experimental data, and direct future research activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor PhD and Master\xe2\x80\x99s students in the Lees Lab. This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with research and industry experience at the forefront of electrochemistry in the clean-tech industry. Rigorous electrochemical training and professional development opportunities will be provided by the principal investigator (Dr. Eric Lees) and industry partner to advance the career of the Fellow.Qualifications:(Required) PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field, obtained within the last 5 yearsExperience in experimental or computational electrochemistryA strong record of research productivity commensurate with the experience of the candidateExcellent communication, presentation, and organizational skillsCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principlesInformation on eligibility to be appointed as a postdoctoral fellow can be found in , Postdoctoral Fellows. Information on the department is available at .An application package should include a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and three references with their contact details. The application review will start as soon as possible until the position is filled.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.Salary: $65,000 per annumBenefits: The successful candidate will be eligible for health benefits, which include Extended Health, Dental and the Employee and Family Assistance Program.Start date: October 1st, 2024

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