Details
Open Date 07/02/2026
Requisition Number PRN45528B
Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title Post Doc Res Assoc
Career Progression Track A00
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00055 - Chemical Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 64000 to 70000
Close Date 10/02/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah plans to hire 2 highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to support solid oxide cells, catalyst design, synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation for advanced catalytic systems. The successful candidates will develop and optimize novel catalysts, conduct materials characterization and catalytic testing, analyze reaction mechanisms, prepare technical reports, publish high-impact journal articles, develop presentations for sponsor meetings, and contribute to system development while collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team.
Responsibilities
Design, synthesize, optimize, and characterize advanced catalytic materials.
Conduct catalytic performance testing and analyze reaction mechanisms.
Plan, execute, and document laboratory experiments while maintaining accurate research records.
Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
Prepare technical reports, sponsor deliverables, and progress updates.
Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present results at technical meetings.
Develop presentation materials for project meetings, sponsor reviews, and technical briefings.
Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and project partners to achieve program milestones.
Assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers in the laboratory.
Support project management activities, including milestone tracking, documentation, and coordination with collaborators.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor research requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in solid oxide cells, catalysis, catalyst synthesis, and materials characterization. The initial appointment will be six months, with continued funding anticipated and the potential to extend the appointment for up to 40 months, contingent upon satisfactory performance and project funding.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Three references are required (at least one from the PhD advisor), three first-author publications are also required.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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