Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
Chemical Engineering
AssistantResearchProfessor
“Assistant Research Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI. Skills: computational research, machine learning algorithms, multi-scale simulations, catalysis. conduct cutting-edge computational research aimed at developing machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-scale simulations in catalysis.. contribute to proposal development”
What You'll Achieve.
develop machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-scale simulations in catalysis; contribute to next-generation technologies involving plasma catalysis, field-enhanced catalysis, electrocatalysis, and materials science.
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field., background in multi-scale simulations., Proficiency in machine learning techniques, particularly in scientific applications., Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice to Have
Prior experience mentoring students, a track record of scholarly publications
What You'll Do.
conduct cutting-edge computational research aimed at developing machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-scale simulations in catalysis.
contribute to proposal development
lead manuscript preparation and publication efforts
mentor graduate and undergraduate students
manage day-to-day laboratory operations
maintain and expand computational resources to support ongoing research activities.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; fostering a collaborative and productive research environment; coordinate research activities within the group
Communication Scope
disseminating research outcomes; Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences; actively engage with the broader research community
Process & Methodology
proposal development, manuscript preparation, publication efforts, Manage day-to-day laboratory operations
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