UBC Postdoctoral Research in Sustainable Chemical Process Design & Techno-Economic Analysis 2025

The Laboratory of Future Industry (LoFI), in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia, is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli.

This position will contribute to an industry-funded project focused on sustainable chemical manufacturing processes for textile production. The project will involve chemical process design, computational modeling, and techno-economic analysis.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 1, 2025
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studyUniversity of British Columbia
• Course to studyChemical Engineering , Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The salary for the position is $50,000 per year.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to interface with industry partners

Selection Process

The start date for the position is 1 October 2025, or shortly thereafter.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Submit the following documents by email to alex.tavasoli [at] ubc [dot] ca with the subject line “[LoFI Application]: Last Name, First Name” by 8 August 2025:

• CV
• Cover letter that describes your relevant experience, research interests, and how they relate to LoFI’s goals.

Applications are welcomed  from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

For more details, visit UBC Scholarship webpage