WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING



The Department of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and

Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a

post-doctoral fellow to develop dynamic simulation models and control

strategies for advanced integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC)

power plants.  The successful candidate will collaborate closely with

researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology

Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown.  This appointment will be effective

January 1, 2008.



The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a

related discipline.  In addition, the successful candidate must possess

the following qualifications:



   Demonstrated sound knowledge of Aspen Plus and/or Aspen Dynamics

or other similar process simulation software. 

   Understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of key unit

operations that are the building blocks of advanced, coal-

      fired energy systems e.g. fluidized bed gasifiers and combustion

processes.

   Understanding and experience in developing and implementing

strategies for the control of process plants.

   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as

demonstrated, for example, by publications in peer-

      reviewed journals and presentations at technical meetings.

   Ability to meet deadlines and prepare, present, and report results

effectively.

   Ability to collaborate effectively with co-investigators from WVU

and NETL.



Applicants must include a curriculum vitae and a statement of research

interests, unofficial copies of all university transcripts, as well as

names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three

professional references.  Applicants must provide evidence of

eligibility to work in the US and ability to obtain necessary security

clearances to work at NETL when the appointment begins.



Review of the applications will begin December 31, 2007, but

applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Women and

minorities are encouraged to apply.  Please send all application

materials by US mail to:



		Ms. Linda Rogers

                                Post-Doctoral Fellow Position (RT)

		West Virginia University

		Department of Chemical Engineering

		P.O Box 6102 

		Morgantown, WV 26506



For further information, contact Dr. Richard Turton by telephone (304)

293-2111 extension 2415, or e-mail [log in to unmask]



WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







Richard Turton, P.E., Ph.D.

433 Engineering Sciences Building

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 26506

tel: 304-293-2111 ext 2415

fax: 304-293-4139