Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in the area of process systems engineering. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with expertise in the area of process systems engineering. Applicants must also have expertise in the following areas: 1) multi-scale modeling; 2) multi-scale dynamic optimization; 3) modeling and optimization of solid oxide electrolysis-based systems for H2 production; 4) modeling of thermo-mechanical stress and chemical degradation.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students who will also work on the project; meeting deadlines, preparing, presenting, and reporting results effectively; working with other researchers from national labs, academia, and industry on all aspects related to this work; assisting with writing proposals to seek funding; communicating effectively both orally and in writing as demonstrated through monthly and quarterly reports, preparation of peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.

The Statler College has seven academic departments, over 2,700 students, and 140+ faculty members, with about $54 million in annual external research expenditures. The Statler College is nationally recognized for high-quality teaching, excellent research, and outstanding faculty and students. The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering has 16 faculty members and approximately 260 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.

West Virginia University is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 26,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. The WVU Morgantown campus offers over 300 majors in a college town named “#1 Best Small City in the East” by Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities. Morgantown, population 30,855, was also among Livability’s top 10 best places to raise a family and is within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C., to the east; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the north; and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the northwest.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration https://faculty.wvu.edu/rules-policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration. WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in the area of process systems engineering. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with expertise in the area of process systems engineering. Applicants must also have expertise in the following areas: 1) multi-scale modeling; 2) multi-scale dynamic optimization; 3) modeling and optimization of solid oxide electrolysis-based systems for H2 production; 4) modeling of thermo-mechanical stress and chemical degradation.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students who will also work on the project; meeting deadlines, preparing, presenting, and reporting results effectively; working with other researchers from national labs, academia, and industry on all aspects related to this work; assisting with writing proposals to seek funding; communicating effectively both orally and in writing as demonstrated through monthly and quarterly reports, preparation of peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.

The Statler College has seven academic departments, over 2,700 students, and 140+ faculty members, with about $54 million in annual external research expenditures. The Statler College is nationally recognized for high-quality teaching, excellent research, and outstanding faculty and students. The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering has 16 faculty members and approximately 260 undergraduate and 60 graduate students. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.

West Virginia University is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 26,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. The WVU Morgantown campus offers over 300 majors in a college town named “#1 Best Small City in the East” by Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities. Morgantown, population 30,855, was also among Livability’s top 10 best places to raise a family and is within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C., to the east; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the north; and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the northwest.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration https://faculty.wvu.edu/rules-policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration. WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vita and a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants should clearly identify in the cover letter which position they are applying for. It should be noted that complete and professional quality documentation must be submitted for any candidate to be considered for this position. Review of the applications will begin November 13, 2026. For further information, contact Prof. Debangsu Bhattacharyya at (304) 293-9335, or e-mail: Debangsu.Bhattacharyya@mail.wvu.edu.

To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vita and a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants should clearly identify in the cover letter which position they are applying for. It should be noted that complete and professional quality documentation must be submitted for any candidate to be considered for this position. Review of the applications will begin November 13, 2026. For further information, contact Prof. Debangsu Bhattacharyya at (304) 293-9335, or e-mail: Debangsu.Bhattacharyya@mail.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.