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Postdoctoral Scholar in Particle-Resolved Combustion, Optical Diagnostics, and Energetic Composite Microparticles Stanford University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Postdoctoral Scholar appointment for one year with potential renewal up to three years. The expected base pay is the Stanford University required minimum for postdoctoral scholars; FY27 minimum is $79,056.
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United States
University
Stanford University
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Stanford University’s Z-Energy Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead experimental research on the particle-resolved combustion of advanced energetic composite microparticles.
The project focuses on connecting interfacial thermochemistry, 2D additives, and ignition behavior in functionalized solid fuels, with the goal of producing validation-grade datasets and mechanism-discriminating scaling laws for high-fidelity CFD validation.
Research areas and methods: advanced non-intrusive optical diagnostics for micro-scale flames, including Digital Holographic Interferometry (DHI) and Laser Absorption Imaging (LAI); combustion regime identification; reaction-zone resolution; predictive scaling laws; and comparison against bulk strand burner experiments.
Eligibility highlights: PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, chemistry, or a closely related field. Strong experience with optical/laser diagnostics in reacting flows, high-speed imaging, data acquisition, optical alignment, experimental reactors, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar tools is expected. Experience with energetic materials, metallic fuel ignition, Cantera/Chemkin, and standard energetic characterization methods is desirable.
Funding: the appointment is for one year with potential renewal up to three years, and the salary follows Stanford’s required minimum for postdoctoral scholars (FY27 minimum: $79,056).
How to apply: email Prof. Xiaolin Zheng directly at [email protected] with a CV, a brief statement of relevant experience, a research interests/career goals statement, three references, and 2–3 representative publications.
Location: Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States.
Funding details
Postdoctoral Scholar appointment for one year with potential renewal up to three years. The expected base pay is the Stanford University required minimum for postdoctoral scholars; FY27 minimum is $79,056.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, chemistry, or a closely related discipline. Strong hands-on experience with advanced non-intrusive optical/laser diagnostics in reacting flows is required, especially DHI/interferometry and LAI/absorption spectroscopy. Experience with high-speed imaging, data acquisition, complex optical alignment, dense experimental data processing, and programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or equivalent is required. Candidates must be able to design, troubleshoot, and safely operate experimental reactors involving flammable solids/gases, high temperatures, and high-power lasers. A strong publication record and excellent written and oral communication skills are required; experience with energetic materials, Cantera/Chemkin, TGA/DSC/SEM/bomb calorimetry/strand burners, and automated experimentation is desirable.
How to apply
Email Prof. Xiaolin Zheng directly with the required application materials. Include a CV, a brief statement of relevant experience emphasizing optical diagnostics and combustion, a brief research interests and career goals statement, contact information for three references, and PDFs of two to three representative publications.
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