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JOB TITLE:
Post Doctoral Research Associate in Leakage-Aware Hydrogen Supply
Chain
JOB PURPOSE:
The Laboratory for Low-Carbon Energy and Environmental
Sustainability promotes a long-term vision for the role of both
technology and policy to cope with complex energy, environmental
and natural resource challenges. The laboratory conducts systems
research that addresses technical, economic, and policy issues
related to energy and environmental systems. Current interests of
research mainly include carbon capture and storage, clean hydrogen,
low-carbon energy systems, and the energy-water nexus under carbon
constraints for climate change mitigation. The laboratory pioneers
the development of the Integrated Environmental Control Model
(IECM), a computer tool used worldwide for power plant modeling and
assessment. The principal investigator is Prof. Haibo Zhai, the Roy
& Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a Wyoming
Excellence Chair at UW.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The laboratory will hire a postdoctoral research associate to work
on a collaborative project with the UW School of Energy Resources'
Hydrogen Energy Research Center. This project will develop a
risk-based, multi-tier computing framework to design, optimize, and
operate hydrogen infrastructure while explicitly accounting for
hydrogen leakage and mitigation. The outcomes will support
sustainable development of low-carbon hydrogen supply chains and
associated infrastructure. The postdoctoral researcher will work
under direction of Prof. Zhai and senior collaborators, present
results at conferences, and publish work in peer-reviewed
journals.
COMPETENCIES:
We strongly encourage applicants with expertise in process
modeling, techno-economic analysis, stochastic optimization, and
machine learning. Knowledge of hydrogen infrastructure and leakage
mechanisms is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Doctoral Degree in chemical and environmental engineering,
petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering or other energy
related field
- Expertise in optimization
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete
application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references
(references will only be contacted if you are selected as a
finalist for the position).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 07/29/2026 will receive full
consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to
campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to
work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding
our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United
States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is
not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of
30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year
university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and
outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community
ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the
About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie
offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close
proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver
area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor
enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.
For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
Job Identification: 261551
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: $53,000-$55,000
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: No
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