Postdoc Position (starting date: 10/01/2021)
Position Overview
The Wu lab at the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Researcher to support a DOE-sponsored research project focused in the areas of electrocatalysis, electrochemical reaction engineering and process, and electrochemical system design.
The successful candidate will possess excellent experimental and analytical skills as well as strong oral and written communication abilities. Additionally, the successful candidate has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with team members of diverse research backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The anticipated start date is October 1st, 2021.
Job Description

1. Design and execute experiments related to the CO2 electrolyzer
2. Write technical reports and scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals
3. Assist in writing grant proposals to achieve funding goals for future research
4. Train new graduate students on experimental methods
5. Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines
6. Develop standard operating procedures and safety protocols for laboratory

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline
2. Strong research history in a field or fields related to the electrochemical engineering and electrocatalysis
3. Demonstrated practical written and oral communication skills as evidenced through application materials
4. Demonstrated work history as a member of a research team as evidenced through application materials
5. Independent work capability with minimal supervision and direction
6. Ability to train new graduate students with necessary experimental skills

Preferred Qualifications
3 years of research experience and independent development of innovative ideas related to electrocatalysis of C1 molecules and fuel cells.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Please email resume to Dr. Wu (wu2jj@ucmail.uc.edu) for more information.

Ph.D. Positions
We also have 2 open positions for new Ph.D. students in Spring or Fall 2022.