1. Group Introduction

    The Intelligent Multiscale Process Engineering Group at the Eastern Institute of Technology is a diverse research group aiming to study the development and implementation of numerical modelling methods, high-quality multiscale simulations, and artificial intelligence techniques for a variety of different Chemical Engineering applications. Our team particularly seeks to develop novel reliable AI systems and hybrid multiscale models to capture a wide variety of different chemical processes and further advance the bounds of human knowledge within these fields. As part of our team, you would have the opportunity to contribute to this reality and establish your own roots within academic research.

2. Recruitment Plan

    a. Research Interests:

        · Intelligent Intercommunicating Multiscale Modelling

        · Reliable AI Applications in Chemical Engineering: Transparency Exploration and Analysis

        · AI-assisted Precise Process Monitoring and Control of Fluidization Systems

        · Multiscale & Hybrid Modelling for Sessile Droplet Spreading and Superhydrophobic Surface Development

        · Preprocessing and Analysis of Industrial Generated Data

        · Physics-informed Hybrid Multiscale Modelling in Chemical Engineering Applications

        · Physics-informed AI for Molecular-Scale Modelling Applications

        · Moving Front kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Moving Interface Systems

    b. Number of recruitments: 2

3. Recruitment requirements

        · Age: under 35.

        · Education: Must have obtained, within the past 3 years, a related engineering/computer science PhD degree from an accredited university.

        · Full-time employment only. Healthy.

        · Required skills:

        · Proficient in python or MATLAB

        · Good spoken and written communication in English (Chinese is a bonus)

        · Excellent problem solver

        · Excellent project management skills

        · Optional skills:

        · Familiarity with machine learning (artificial neural networks, deep learning, physics-informed neural networks)

        · Familiarity with numerical methods (finite difference, FEA) and/or molecular level modelling techniques (kinetic Monte Carlo, Molecular Dynamics)

        · Team player and works well in collaboration with others

        · Self-driven worker

4. Compensation and benefits:

        · Total income before tax: 400,000-600,000 CNY (government subsidies included).

        · Provision of legal benefits as well as EIAS benefit packages.

        · Postdocs can apply for Talent accommodation online if available during the inbound period.

        · Postdocs can apply for start-up research funds, maximum 200,000 CNY, from the local government.

        · For those who succeed in applying NSFC projects and Provincial research projects, the municipal government gives 1:1 support financially.

        · For those who stay to work in Ningbo after outbound, could receive up to 600,000 CNY subsidies.

5. Application Process

        For the application for this position please contact:

        · Dr. Chaffart at drgchaff@eitech.edu.cn and CC to postdoctor@eitech.edu.cn

        · Please enclose your CV and Cover letter for this application with the title: Postdoctoral application to Dr. Chaffart + applicant name.

        · Other materials which can show your academic competencies.

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