Three postdoctoral research associate positions are available in the Crystallization and Particle Systems
Engineering Group in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. A strong
background in three or more of the following areas is required: population balance modeling, parameter
estimation, model-based experimental design, general process modeling and optimization, advanced
control, use of PAT tools and experimental investigation of batch and continuous reaction and
crystallization processes, strong programing skills in Matlab (including GUI design), Labview, C, Python.
The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic group, co-supervise PhD, master
and undergraduate research students, and interact with government agencies (FDA, DARPA, NSF, etc.)
as well as with pharmaceutical and other industrial partners.
One position is available in the modeling, control and/or experimental design of the reaction and
crystallization systems for manufacturing or energetics materials (US citizenship required).
Salary $53,000 – $60,000 based on experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter (describing how your background relates to three or
more of the aforementioned areas) and a detailed curriculum vitae to Prof. Zoltan K. Nagy
(zknagy@purdue.edu)
