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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Alternative Fuels and Low-Carbon Energy Technologies Northeastern University in United States

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

Funding

The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50. Northeastern University states that benefit-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits. Starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees.

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Catalysis
Life Cycle Assessment
Energy Conversion
Alternative Fuels
Reaction Engineering
Techno-economic Analysis
Biofuel

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About this position

Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Alternative Fuels for its Boston, Massachusetts Main Campus. Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, the researcher will develop alternative fuels and advance energy-innovation technologies through catalysis and reaction-engineering approaches.

The research addresses low-carbon fuel pathways including hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic and electro-fuels, sustainable aviation fuel, and fuels derived from biomass, waste plastics, or carbon dioxide. Work spans catalyst and process development, reactor design and scale-up, energy-conversion testing, and performance and techno-economic assessment.

The postdoctoral researcher will develop catalytic and electrocatalytic routes and materials, synthesize and test catalysts, measure reaction kinetics, and design, build, and operate bench- and laboratory-scale reactors and energy-conversion testbeds. Experiments will evaluate activity, selectivity, stability, and energy efficiency under realistic operating conditions.

The role also involves developing reaction and reactor models, conducting process analysis and techno-economic and life-cycle assessments, and establishing structure–performance and process–performance relationships through materials characterization and performance-data analysis. The researcher will contribute to peer-reviewed publications, presentations, proposals, sponsored-research reports, and the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate researchers while helping steward shared instrumentation.

The position is part of Northeastern’s R1 research environment, where interdisciplinary teams work across academic, government, and industry contexts to develop solutions to interconnected global challenges.

Funding details

The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50. Northeastern University states that benefit-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits. Starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Required knowledge includes catalysis, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and reactor or reaction engineering relevant to fuel synthesis and energy conversion. Candidates must be able to design and operate catalytic and/or electrocatalytic reactors, synthesize and characterize materials, model and analyze process performance, use Python or an equivalent programming language, and work independently across disciplines. A resume is required.

How to apply

Apply through the Northeastern University careers portal using the direct job posting. Submit a resume as the required document.

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