Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemical Engineering - 529887
Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemical Engineering - 529887
Job no: 529887
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Engineering/Computer Science, Research/Scientific
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 214221 - Chemical and Biological Eng
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary: The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is a seeking candidate for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in computational catalysis and surface science.
Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
Skills and Knowledge: Experience in computational catalysis and surface science.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of kinetic modeling and/or machine learning interatomic potentials.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Advertised: 09 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time