The Water and Energy Technology Laboratory directed by Dr. Yanbao Ma is looking for two self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic and highly qualified postdoctoral scholars to work on phase-change heat transfer and thermal desalination.

Qualifications: Applicants must have obtained a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or an energy-related field by the start date of the appointments. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct scientific research successfully and work independently are desirable. The successful candidates will have previous training and established track record in in experimental heat transfer, solar thermal energy, thermal desalination, absorption heat pump, boiling and condensation, and thermal energy storage. These are full-time, one-year appointments with the possibility of renewal based on availability of funding, ongoing operational needs and satisfactory performance.

Salary is based on the University of California Academic Salary Scales. Review of applications will begin immediately. The positions are open until filled with a final closing date of January 25, 2022. Starting dates are negotiable.

Please contact Prof. Yanbao Ma at yma5@ucmerced.edu for additional information.

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With 8,500 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

Interested applicants are required to submit: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae and 3) a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address; this will be submitted through the AP Recruit system during the application process.