Employer Description

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross-campus technology-translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM translates pioneering carbon management solutions from the (laboratory) bench-scale to pre-commercial/commercial-scale devices, prototypes, and (software) solutions. ICM's activities focus on technologies for carbon dioxide removal (from the atmosphere), utilization, and avoidance.

ICM is organized into action teams that are convergent, agile, and world-class. Prominently, these action teams have enabled ICM-born technologies to be awarded the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and the 2021 Liveability Challenge, among others. ICM's technologies are now being commercialized via spin-out companies including CarbonBuilt Inc., Concrete-AI Inc., and SeaChange Inc.

Role Description

ICM is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on studying kinetic and thermodynamic isotope effects as relevant during synthetic mineral carbonate formation. The candidate will work on assessing the kinetics of the dissolution/precipitation process involved in different environments. The objective is to translate the results obtained into a large-scale pilot plant aiming at mitigating atmospheric CO2 emissions through different processes developed in the group. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with different people involved in each project. Questions about the position and application should be sent to Emma Liao (emmaliao@seas.ucla.edu).

Responsibilities

• Conduct mineral precipitation experiments in a variety of setups and conditions with a focus on electrolytic precipitation.
• Analyze experimental data using the analytical techniques (XRD, XRF, BET, PSD, TGA, FTIR, ICP) present in the laboratory.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including scientists and engineers.
• Write peer-reviewed journal articles and attend conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology, geochemistry, or related fields.
• Experience with rock reactivity (dissolution and precipitation).
• Familiarity with isotope geochemistry.
• Strong publication record.
• Ability to write research articles, technical reports and give oral presentations.

Beneficial Assets

• Experience with reactive transport modeling.
• Hands-on experience with stable isotope ratio measurements.
• Knowledge in Vertical scanning interferometry.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references contact to Emma Liao (emmaliao@seas.ucla.edu). We will only be checking candidates who send all these required information.

*UCLA Postdoc Benefits Plan: https://www.postdoc.ucla.edu/resources/appointment-information/postdoctoral-scholar-health-benefits/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90095: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person