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Ph.D. Student and Post-Doctoral Positions
Applications are invited for 4 post-doctoral
positions at Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) of
The person will perform
thermal-electrochemical modeling of high-power batteries for hybrid vehicles
and plug-in hybrids.
The person will perform experiments and
diagnostics of polymer electrolyte fuel cells under cold start from subzero
temperatures.
The person will perform fuel cell modeling at
multiple length scales and participate in a large effort of fuel cell
modeling at ECEC.
The person will investigate the component
structure-performance relationship for polymer electrolyte fuel cells and
participate in a large team effort of fuel cell modeling at ECEC.
Responsibilities of all positions include
undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating
information through publications/presentations, and interacting with
sponsors. All positions are immediately available.
The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is
a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and
developing advanced batteries and fuel cells for automotive, stationary and
portable applications. The group presently has 11 research associates, 3
visiting scholars, and 15 Ph.D students with specialties in
electrochemistry, multiphase transport, porous media, CFD, fuel cell
materials, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and
experimental research facilities. Please see
http://mtrl1.mne.psu.edu/ for
more details on the
September 20, 2007
Post-doc research associate for lattice-Boltzmann simulation of two-phase
flow through porous media
The
person will join a research team working on mesoscopic modeling of polymer
electrolyte fuel cell materials. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics applications. The group presently has 10 research associates, 2 visiting scholars, and 15 Ph.D students with specialties in electrochemistry, multiphase transport, CFD, fuel cell materials, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental research facilities. Please see http://mtrl1.mne.psu.edu/ for more details on ECEC. The position is granted on a yearly basis, but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply for the position, please send a detailed resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at cxw31@psu.edu . Only most qualified applicants will be contacted.
We have 2 post-doc research associate and scholar positions open in the following areas: Position 1. Experimentalist for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells The person will join a research team working on detailed diagnostics of liquid water and flooding dynamics in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with good experience in flow visualization and excellent communication skills. Position 2. CFD Modeler for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells The person will join a research team working on modeling of polymer electrolyte fuel cells using CFD. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in modeling of multiphase systems, two-phase flow through porous media, and freezing and melting in porous media. Familiarity with numerical algorithms is a must, and a formal background in fuel cells would be advantageous, although not necessary. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics applications. The group presently has 8 research associates, 3 visiting scholars, and 15 Ph.D students with specialties in electrochemistry, multiphase transport, CFD, fuel cell materials, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental research facilities. Research associates in Penn State are considered research faculty with benefits and promotions that are parallel to that of tenure track faculty. The position is granted on a yearly basis, but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Please see http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/ for more details on ECEC. To apply for the position, please send a detailed resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at cxw31@psu.edu . Only most qualified applicants for these positions will be contacted. Due to a number of ECEC members graduated this spring and summer, we have 4 post-doc research associate and scholar positions open in the following areas: Position 1. Modeler for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Applications are invited for a Fuel Cell Modeler Research Associate or Post-doc Scholar at the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) at Penn State University. The position is immediately available. The person will join a research team working on two-phase modeling of direct methanol fuel cells using CFD. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in two-phase flow modeling. Familiarity with commercial CFD platforms is a must, and a formal background in fuel cells would be advantageous, although not necessary. Position 2. Li-Ion Battery Modeler The person will perform thermal-electrochemical modeling of Li-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles. Opportunity exists to collaborate with leading companies in the field. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in electrochemical power systems and battery modeling. Familiarity with Li-ion cell degradation mechanisms is a plus. Position 3. Experimentalist for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells The person will join a research team working on detailed diagnostics of liquid water and flooding dynamics in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with good experience in PEFC experiments and excellent communication skills. Position 4. Modeler for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells The person will join a research team working on two-phase transient modeling of polymer electrolyte fuel cells using CFD. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in two-phase flow theory and modeling. Familiarity with numerical algorithms is a must, and a formal background in fuel cells would be advantageous, although not necessary. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics applications. The group presently has 8 research associates, 3 visiting scholars, and 15 Ph.D students with specialties in electrochemistry, multiphase transport, CFD, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental fuel cell research facilities. Research associates in Penn State are considered research faculty with benefits and promotions that are parallel to that of tenure track faculty. The position is granted on a yearly basis, but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Please see http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/ for more details on ECEC. To apply for the position, please send a detailed resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at cxw31@psu.edu and identify the position number in the subject. Only most qualified applicants for these positions will be contacted.
Position #1: Modeler for Direct
Methanol Fuel Cells Applications are invited for a Fuel Cell Modeler Research Associate or
Post-doc Scholar at the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) at Penn State
University. The position is immediately available. The person will join a
research team working on two-phase modeling of direct methanol fuel cells
using CFD. Opportunity exists to collaborate with industry and national
labs. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, writing
proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and
interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with
extensive experience in two-phase flow modeling. Familiarity with commercial
CFD platforms is a must, and a formal background in fuel cells would be
advantageous, although not necessary. Position #2: Material Researcher
for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Applications are invited for a Materials Researcher at the Electrochemical
Engine Center (ECEC) at Penn State University. The position is immediately
available. The person will join a research team working on
membrane-electrode assembly fabrication and characterization for direct
methanol fuel cells. Opportunity exists to collaborate with national labs
and industry. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research,
guiding masters/PhD students, writing proposals, disseminating information
through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal
candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in polymer
science. A formal background in fuel cells is not required but preferred.
Experience with MEA fabrication would be advantageous, although not
necessary. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a
multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and
developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics
applications. The group presently has 5 research associates, 3 post-doc
visiting scholars, 15 grad students and 3 undergrads with specialties in
electrochemistry, fuel cell materials, multiphase transport, CFD, and
reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental
fuel cell research facilities. Research associates in Penn State are
considered research faculty with benefits and promotions that are parallel
to that of tenure track faculty. The position is granted on a yearly basis,
but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the
availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Benefits include retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance. Please see
http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/
for more details on ECEC. To apply for the position, please send a detailed
resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at
cxw31@psu.edu and
identify the position number in the subject. Position #3: Optical Diagnostics
in Fuel Cells Applications are invited for a flow visualization expert at the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) at Penn State University. The position is immediately available. The person will join a research team working on optical diagnostics of two-phase flow and flooding detection in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, guiding masters/PhD students, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in flow visualization and image processing. A formal background in fuel cells is not required but preferred. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics applications. The group presently has 5 research associates, 3 post-doc visiting scholars, 15 grad students and 3 undergrads with specialties in electrochemistry, multiphase transport, CFD, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental fuel cell research facilities. Research associates in Penn State are considered research faculty with benefits and promotions that are parallel to that of tenure track faculty. The position is granted on a yearly basis, but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Please see http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/ for more details on ECEC. To apply for the position, please send a detailed resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at cxw31@psu.edu and identify the position number in the subject.
Applications are invited for a Fuel Cell Modeler Research Associate at the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) at Penn State University. The position is immediately available. The person will join a research team working on two-phase modeling of polymer electrolyte fuel cells using CFD. Responsibilities include undertaking independent research, guiding masters/PhD students, writing proposals, disseminating information through publications/presentations, and interacting with sponsors. An ideal candidate would be a recent PhD with extensive experience in CFD. Familiarity with commercial CFD platforms is a must, especially the experience with STAR-CD is desired. A formal background in fuel cells is not required but preferred. Experience with two-phase modeling would be advantageous, although not necessary. The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on understanding and developing fuel cells for automotive, stationary and portable electronics applications. The group presently has 5 research associates, 3 post-doc visiting scholars, 15 grad students and 3 undergrads with specialties in electrochemistry, multiphase transport, CFD, and reaction kinetics. The center has extensive computational and experimental fuel cell research facilities. Research associates in Penn State are considered research faculty with benefits and promotions that are parallel to that of tenure track faculty. The position is granted on a yearly basis, but is extendable indefinitely, depending on performance and the availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Please see http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/ for more details on ECEC. To apply for the position, please send a detailed resume to Prof. Chao-Yang Wang at cxw31@psu.edu.
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