Co-Gasification Technologies Demonstration

Organization National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Reference Code NETL-PGRP-2024-Rowan How to Apply A complete application consists of: An application, including academic history, work history experiences, and honors/awards Description of your goals, related experience, and related skills – refer to NETL's Core Competencies and ongoing projects when applicable Transcripts – A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list Two educational or professional recommendations You must provide contact information for at least two recommenders in your application. The first two recommendations received will be attached to your application for review by NETL. You may All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. If you have questions about the application process, contact NETLinfo@orau.org. After you have submitted an application in Zintellect, you may reach out to internship.program@netl.doe.gov to request to talk with the hosting researcher if you would like additional information on the project or to express particular interest. You must have a completed application in Zintellect to receive a response. Application Tips NETL values a combination of academic success, experience, and leadership potential as demonstrated in all aspects of your application. NETL's goal is to create, maintain, and support a diverse environment that encourages creative ideas and leadership. In the words of former Lab Director Brian Anderson, "our differences make us stronger and we’re united in fostering inclusivity in all aspects of our research to drive innovation and deliver solutions for an environmentally sustainable and prosperous energy future." In your application, show us who you are! To increase your chances of being selected for an appointment, we recommend: Tailoring your responses to align with the project. What parts of the project are most interesting to you? Spending sufficient time on your essay responses and your resume. Give yourself time to review your writing! Ensuring that everything you submit is grammatically correct and clearly expressed. Consider using a word pr Application Deadline 12/31/2024 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone Description The National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL's) record of success has been built on understanding the future of energy and the technologies required to make that future possible. We’ve long touted our success in developing the technologies that took on acid rain in the 1970s and mercury in the early 2000s. More recently, NETL has a leading role in President Biden’s ambitious climate goals, including a carbon emission-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050. Program Goals The NETL Postgraduate Research Program (PGRP) is a high-intensity program designed to identify recent Master’s and Doctoral graduates of high promise and to foster advanced skill development. It allows the postgraduate to systematically outline career goals and helps provide the means of achieving these goals. NETL principal investigators and leads serve as mentors to PGRP participants during the program. This interaction affords the postgraduate a unique opportunity to develop critical skills needed to become an independent professional. The program goals include providing the opportunity to participants to: Develop skills and knowledge in their field of study Engage with new areas of basic and applied research Network with world-class scientists Exchange ideas and skills with the Laboratory community Use state-of-the-art equipment Contribute to answers for today's pressing scientific questions Collaborate with the broader scientific and technical communities Project Details Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a post-Doctoral or post-Master's researcher to engage in projects with the Research Innovation Center (RIC) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the area of Gasification under the mentorship of Steven Rowan. This project will be hosted at the NETL Morgantown, WV campus. This project involves the development and application of fluidized bed gasification technologies for clean hydrogen production via co-gasification of biomass and waste plastics/municipal solid waste (MSW); experimental analysis of reacting flows (including reaction kinetics) in a laboratory-scale multiphase flow-based gasifier unit as well as measurement of flow phenomena during gasifier operation; application of multiple experimental techniques including material characterization techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), etc.; and the characterization of flow phenomena using Particle Image Velocimetry, Laser Doppler Velocimetry, fiber-optic sensor probes and high speed pressure transducers. The data collected form these experiments will be used to develop engineering relationships and for CFD model validation. The selected participant will engage in: Laboratory experiments to study reaction kinetics and characterization of products (gas, liquid tars, and solids) produced during co-gasification of biomass and waste plastics/municipal solid waste materials. Cold flow hydrodynamic testing in a circulating fluidized bed riser. High temperature co-gasification studies in a lab-scale gasifier capable of operating in the circulating fluidized bed, bubbling bed, and moving bed configurations. The generation of reports summarizing experimental findings. The preparation and presentation of experimental findings at conferences or journal publications. Stipend: The selected participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Post-Master's stipends start at $3,720 per month. Post-Doctoral stipends start at $5,518 per month. Actual stipend rate offered may be increased based on experience. Deliverables: To document the effectiveness of the program, participants are required to submit a pre-appointment and post-appointment survey, as well as a reflection on their appointment experience when they renew or end their appointment. The reflection should summarize their project(s), additional activities, and overall experience. Details are provided as the appointment end date approaches. Participants may also have the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts, journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, posters, patents, and other publications as a part of their appointment. Such achievements should also be reported to ORISE; additional details are provided after an offer has been accepted. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory system, is owned and operated by the DOE. NETL supports the DOE mission to advance the energy security of the United States. This is an educational opportunity offered by NETL and administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Participants in the program are not considered employees of NETL, DOE, the program administrator, or any other office or agency. Qualifications To be eligible, you must either: have received a Doctoral degree within the last five years or be currently enrolled in a Doctoral degree program and complete the degree prior to the appointment start date. have received a Master's degree within the last three years or are currently enrolled in a Master's degree program and complete the degree prior to the appointment start date. We are seeking a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline, for the study and demonstration of emerging co-gasification technologies for mixtures of biomass and waste plastics/municipal solid waste. The ideal candidate would have some, but not necessarily all, of the following: Knowledge of gasification reaction kinetics Experience with material characterization of gasification products Experience with multi-phase flow reactor systems Experience with acquisition and analysis of experimental data Eligibility Requirements Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing. Academic Level(s): Postdoctoral or Post-Master's. Discipline(s): Chemistry and Materials Sciences Communications and Graphics Design Computer, Information, and Data Sciences Earth and Geosciences Engineering Environmental and Marine Sciences Life Health and Medical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Physics Science & Engineering-related Social and Behavioral Sciences Age: Must be 18 years of age Affirmation I certify that I attend or attended a regionally accredited college or university and: Have an earned a Doctoral degree no more than five years before the date of application. OR Have earned a Master's degree no more than three years before the date of application. OR Will receive a Doctoral or Master's degree by the appointment start date ORISE GO The ORISE GO mobile app helps you stay engaged, connected and informed during your ORISE experience – from application, to offer, through your appointment and even as an ORISE alum! Visit ORISE GO