Postdoctoral Research Associate – Syngas To Methanol

The Chemical and Life Science Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - Syngas to Methanol position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,900 undergraduate and 335 graduate students in several degree programs supported by over 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to CO2 utilization, especially in Syngas to Methanol conversion. The projects offer opportunities for both academia and industrial collaborations.
Research projects for this position will involve the conversion of Syngas to valuable chemicals such as methanol. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design of efficient catalysts for syngas conversion. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the synthesis of green methanol and/or other chemicals. In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a group of scientists and engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Experience in synthesis gas reactions
• Experience in catalyst design
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor junior team members, and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times
• The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Please refer the Job description for details