Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:
Engineering | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to work under the supervision of Dr. Joseph Kwon.

We're seeking a creative Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team and advance cutting-edge multiscale and hybrid modeling-integrating first-principles simulations with machine learning-for chemical and biological applications. You will design and implement models ranging from molecular to process scales, develop model-predictive control and optimization strategies, run high-performance numerical experiments, analyze data, and communicate your findings through journal publications and conference presentations. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (or a related field), is proficient in both mechanistic modeling and ML frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch), and has strong programming skills (Python/MATLAB/C++).

Join us to tackle sustainability and biomanufacturing challenges, mentor students, collaborate across disciplines, and help translate transformative research into real-world impact.

Required

Education:

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Required

Education:

1 year of prior research experience on multiscale modeling, hybrid modeling, and model-based control or related fields

Desired

Experience:

3 years of prior research experience on multiscale modeling, hybrid modeling, and model-based control or related fields.

Additional Information:

Location:
CBEC (0248)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40


Shift:
First Shift

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