Dear Colleagues

A position for a post-doctoral scientist is available at the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH-Greece), Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI) to carry out research in the field of modeling and design of solvent-based absorption/desorption CO₂ capture processes. The position is part of a research program funded by the European Commission with multiple academic and industrial partners across Europe.

Responsibilities

A successful candidate will be required to:

· Develop and use advanced, mathematical process modeling methods for separation and reactive separation systems.

· Use optimization methods for the design of chemical process systems.

· Participate in experimental runs in pilot plant unit.

· Validate the developed models using experimental results obtained from the pilot plant unit.

· Work independently but also collaborate with other scientists and engineers both internally and externally.

· Contribute to scientific community through publications.

· Keep abreast of relevant scientific literature/new technologies/capabilities.

· Prepare clear and thorough reports in English.

Basic Qualifications       

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field with research emphasis in advanced process modeling and design.

Additional Skills/Preferences   

· Strong knowledge of mathematical programming of chemical processes in basic programming languages (e.g. C, Fortran etc.) or software like gPROMS and ASPEN.

· Good understanding of thermodynamics for process engineering.

· Experience with experimental study of process systems will be considered a plus.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment

· Demonstration of scientific and people leadership skills.

Period of employment

The position is available for a 3-year term, offering a competitive salary. The deadline for applications is on September 15th. The successful applicant is expected to start within October 2016.

Contact details

Please send a detailed CV with the names of at least 2 referees and their contact details to Dr. Athanasios Papadopoulos ([log in to unmask]) and to Prof. Panos Seferlis ([log in to unmask]).

Athanasios Papadopoulos, PhD        

Associate Researcher,                  

Process Systems Design and Implementation Lab-PSDI,

Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute-CPERI,

Centre for Research and Technology Hellas-CERTH                                                     

6^th klm Harillaou-Thermis                                        

57001, Thessaloniki                                     

Greece,                

Tel. +30 2310 498363, 

Web. psdi.cperi.certh.gr