Area:Techno-Economic Assessment
Duration: One year, with possibility of renewal
Start date:Immediate
Salary:$65,000 CAD per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package
The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for one (1) Postdoctoral Scholar with a focus on techno-economic assessment (TEA) of enhanced mineralization technologies. These Postdoctoral Scholar will be housed in the Department of Civil Engineering. They will be part of interdisciplinary teams working to assess carbon dioxide removal technologies (as part of the CanCO2Re initiative: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canco2re/posts/?feedView=all).
Job Description:
The successful applicants will focus on system-level design and optimization, techno-economic assessment (TEA), and life cycle assessment (LCA) of Enhanced Mineralization (EM) technologies. They will work closely with project investigators, who have expertise in the science and engineering of EM technologies and in LCA and TEA of emerging technologies, to convert early-stage technology concepts into practical systems and assess the prospective environmental and economic performance of such systems. They will primarily conduct modeling studies but will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers conducting laboratory experiments. In addition, they will have the opportunity to mentor graduate (PhD and MSc) students working on related projects.
The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewable for a second year, contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemical, Geological, Mining, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and will have demonstrated skills in system-level modeling and analysis (i.e., LCA or TEA). Clear interest in innovation and interdisciplinary work in the area should be expressed in the cover letter.
In addition, the candidate should have the following qualifications:
- The candidate must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent within the five years immediately preceding the start date of this posting
- Demonstrated knowledge of mineralization reactions, particularly as applied to enhanced weathering.
- Experience with process simulation (e.g., using Aspen Plus/HYSYS, Symmetry) and techno-economic assessment (TEA) methods.
- Strong written communication skills, preferably demonstrated in writing of peer-review publication and technical reports.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary group involving students and faculty from a range of backgrounds, as well as external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Efficient organizational and time management skills in setting priorities and accomplishing tasks within deadlines
Application details:
Apply via the UCalgary Careers web portal before June 30th, 2026 at 11:59 pm (MDT). All applications must include:
- A cover letter that explains your motivation and fit for the role, including a brief summary of past, current and future research interests and accomplishments, and a firm date of availability.
- Your current curriculum vitae (CV).
- An official (or unofficial) copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s).
- The name and contact information including email addresses for at least two (2) referees who have knowledge of your research and academic experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.