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Dear Colleagues: Two open positions for postdoctoral fellows are available immediately at Northwestern University. If you know of strong candidates, please feel free to forward this e-mail and ask them to send me a CV with the names and e-mail addresses of 3 references. The first position is on the sustainable design and operations of energy systems and supply chains, in collaboration with researchers from Argonne National Laboratory. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. Higher ranked position, e.g. Research Associate, is possible depending on the candidates' qualification. Individuals with research experience in process design/synthesis, supply chain optimization and/or life cycle analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. The second position is in the area of dynamic process modeling and optimization of adsorption separations. The overall objective of this project is to develop new materials and new adsorption process configurations for economical capture of CO2 from flue gas. A critical premise of this work is that the sorbent material and the adsorption process must be developed together. We are looking for a candidate with experience in modeling of adsorption processes (e.g. PSA/VSA), process design and optimization, or related skills. The post-doc will be co-advised by me and Prof. Randy Snurr (experience in adsorption separations, materials, and molecular modeling). There will be close interactions with the materials side of the project, which is focused on development of new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This could be an exciting prospect for the right candidate to obtain a valuable combination of skills bridging process modeling, optimization, and materials development. Good communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team are essential. The main campus of Northwestern University is located along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Evanston, which is about 15 miles away from downtown Chicago. It provides researchers exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago area. Please feel free to contact me if there is any question. Best regards, Fengqi You ............................................................ FENGQI YOU, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road, Room E136 Evanston, IL 60208-3120, USA http://you.mccormick.northwestern.edu/ Tel: (847) 467-2943 Fax: (847) 491-3728 Email: [log in to unmask]