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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) in the field of large-scale computations for polymer electrolyte fuel cells. This position is under the direction of Dr. Chao-Yang Wang.

• We are looking for talented, ambitious, and hard-working candidates, especially those with experience in two-phase transport, heat transfer, and fuel cell electrochemistry.
• The ECEC, directed by Prof. Chao-Yang Wang, is a multi-disciplinary research program concentrating on advanced batteries and fuel cells for vehicle electrification, renewable energy storage, and power grids.
• The group is known for cross-fertilization of electrochemistry, materials, manufacturing, diagnostics, CFD modeling, and system engineering.
• The center has extensive computational and experimental facilities.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields by the start date.
• Strong prior experience in large-scale calculations using CFD.
• Strong skills in CFD for complex geometries and parallel computing.
• Experience developing advanced algorithms for problems involving very large meshes (tens and hundreds of millions).
• Skills in AI-enabled and GPU-based calculations are welcome.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently to solve critical problems.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a CV including a publication list, and names and contact information of up to three references.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

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