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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Process Design for Energy Efficiency Department Of Chemical Engineering, University College London The Centre for Process Systems Engineering (CPSE), Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London (UCL) is seeking an outstanding Post-Doctoral Research Associate for an exciting and EPSRC funded project on Design Toolbox for Energy Efficiency in the Process Industry. The project is in collaboration with CPSE, Imperial College London and will involve three more researchers, providing a stimulating and interactive environment for research. The project aims to develop novel process synthesis and design methodologies and integrate these methodologies within a toolbox so as to aid process industries for improving energy efficiency of their processes. The key aspects of the project are integration of process systems with heat & power systems and analysing their complex interaction with the environment. The candidate should have a PhD in Engineering, Mathematics or Operations Research, or equivalent, and a good understanding of mathematical/computational model-based techniques for optimization. Experience in using computational softwares such as GAMS, gPROMS and MATLAB or equivalent modelling and optimization tools is preferred. The appointment is on UCL Grade 7 with starting salary range of GBP28,839 per annum to GBP31,513 per annum (plus GBP2,781 per annum London Allowance). The post is for 18 months and is available immediately. The application form is available at: <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/job_app.doc>http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/job_app.doc Letters of application together with the application form, equal opportunities form, a current CV, a publications list, and contact details of two referees should be sent to: Dr Vivek Dua Department of Chemical Engineering University College London Torrington Place London WC1E 7JE U.K. Tel: +44 (0) 20-7679-0002 Fax: +44 (0) 20-7383-2348 Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] Further particulars of the vacancy can be viewed at: <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/positions/vd-postdoc-description-20090501.doc>http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/positions/vd-postdoc-description-20090501.doc Please also note the new requirements under the Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 which can be viewed at: <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/right_to_work.php>http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/right_to_work.php UCL Taking Action For Equality. The closing date for applications is Monday, 1st June 2009. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Vivek Dua Lecturer Centre for Process Systems Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering University College London Torrington Place London WC1E 7JE E-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7679 0002 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 2348 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/dua http://www.homepages.ucl.ac.uk/~ucecvdu/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------