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Postdoctoral Scholar in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA • 4h ago

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Title Postdoctoral Scholar in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering

Position Description

A postdoctoral scholar is sought to develop, optimize and evaluate the performance of an electrochemically-driven CO2 capture cycle utilizing a combination of aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. The scholar will join the research group of Professor Michael J. Aziz in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and will collaborate with organic chemists from the research group of Professor Richard Liu in Harvard's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology ( CCB ). The project combines flow-cell electrochemistry, electrode and separator engineering, gas-liquid contact, along with the design and construction of an instrumented system. Associated instrumentation includes UV- VIS spectrophotometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and analytical chemistry techniques available as services from CCB .

The anticipated start date is in the range August-October 2026. The position is available for 1 year with the possibility of extension to a second year if funding is available and performance is satisfactory.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related discipline.

Additional Qualifications

If the Ph.D. is not in chemical engineering, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering is highly desirable but is not strictly required.

Special Instructions

Please submit:

1 - A current CV that includes a description of research experience and a complete list of publications;

2 - Two publications demonstrating your capabilities appropriate for this position;

3 - A minimum of one letter of recommendation from a current or prior supervisor.

Application review will begin on June 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted after that date but are not guaranteed review.

Contact Information

Anna Frej

Contact Email afrej@seas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$67,600 - $91,826

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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