POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
The Bui Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to join a new research program centered around the development of scalable electrochemical systems for sustainable chemical synthesis, resource recovery, and wastewater valorization.
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Bui Lab’s research approach spans basic and applied science, integrating electrochemical reaction engineering, continuum modeling, and automation for accelerated discovery and optimization of electrochemical reactions and reactor architectures.
Responsibilities
Candidates will be responsible for:
conducting research in electrochemical reaction engineering, including experimental design and execution
providing continuum modeling of electrochemical systems
developing automated workflows for accelerated discovery and optimization of electrochemical reactions and reactor architectures .
participating in research in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment
Willing to engage in both computational and experimental workflows.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $78,000 – $85,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.
Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics/Math , or a related field . We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training .
The successful candiate should have a demonstrated background in reaction engineering, electrochemistry, catalysis, separations, modeling of electrochemical systems, and/or machine learning as exemplified by a strong publication record .
Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:
an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
names and contact information for three references.
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to :
[email protected] .
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is: Summer 2026.
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