Department: Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Employment / Payroll Category: Other Academic
Description: POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Aeronautics and Astronautics, to participate in a multidisciplinary research effort to evaluate and mitigate the impact of aviation on the environment from a broad range of perspectives, including air quality and climate change. The focus of the research will depend upon the qualifications of the chosen candidate. One goal is to apply advanced atmospheric modeling systems to create knowledge and develop anlalysis tools related to the air quality and/or climate impacts of aviation. A second goal is to develop and improve the life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions for synthetic jet fuel production from different pathways and processes such as Fischer-Tropsch; hydroprocessing of renewable oils; pyrolysis; fermentation; and metabolic conversion and direct liquefaction, including technologies for carbon capture and sequestration. Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining atmospheric modeling systems and guiding graduate students in their use, writing manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals, conducting original high impact research into the environmental impacts of aviation, and assisting in research group management and student advising.
Details regarding the research effort are available at
web.mit.edu/aeroastro/partner/index.html .
Experience: REQUIREMENTS: an earned doctorate in aerospace, chemical, biological, mechanical, or environmental engineering; atmospheric science; or closely related field. A background in atmospheric modeling is a prerequisite for the air quality/climate change assessment. Additional experience in modeling the atmospheric impacts of aircraft or other transportation emissions would be a plus; as is experience in life cycle analysis and process design. Must be able to participate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research initiative and interact with industry and academic partners. Should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research. MIT-00008383
The opening is for one year, starting early 2012.
1/26/12
Req. Number: mit-00008383
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