Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Phase-Change Heat Transfer in Mechanical Engineering (Multiple Hire Recruitment)

The Water and Energy Technology Laboratory is looking for qualified postdoctoral researchers that are self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic to work on thermal desalination and phase change heat transfer. The duties of the postdocs will include:

1) studying heat and mass transport in thermal desalination processes;

2) writing papers describing the results of the evaluations and investigations, and

3) assisting with the oversight of graduate and undergraduate assistants working on these projects.

Must have a PhD in thermal science and engineering, or related field, and research experience in phase-change heat transfer. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preference will be given to those applicants with strong backgrounds in phase-change heat transfer, and experimental heat transfer. Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent scientific research successfully are desirable.

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