Postdoctoral Multiphysics Modeling & Simulation Scientist/Engineer, P&G Digital Accelerator@UC
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UC's P&G Digital Accelerator@UC seeks a Postdoctoral Modeling & Simulation Scientist/Engineer with a PhD in Chemical or Materials Engineering or related field to be based onsite in Cincinnati, OH, and build multi-physics, system-level models of coupled transport, thermodynamics, and kinetics in heterogeneous media such as skin and fabrics. You’ll translate physics into predictive, end-to-end process models to guide design, scale-up, and optimization, defining system boundaries and interfaces across product, process, and environment. Essential: first-principles modeling, process systems engineering, multi-scale frameworks, and strong Python or R skills; experience with gPROMS, Modelica, Pyomo; knowledge of skin or soft materials is a plus. Apply internally via SuccessFactors or through the UC applicant portal with a tailored CV and a concise statement of your modeling approach, collaboration examples, and impact.
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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Job Overview
The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Scientist/Engineer (Postdoctoral) with a strong foundation in systems and process engineering to drive product and process innovation through the development and application of multi-physics, system-level models.
The role focuses on understanding, designing, and optimizing complex, coupled systems involving mass and heat transport in heterogeneous media such as human skin, moist air, and multilayer materials and fabrics. These systems are governed by interacting transport processes, thermodynamics, and reaction equilibria. A key expectation is the ability to translate physical phenomena into predictive, end-to-end process models that support decision-making, scale-up, and performance optimization.
Essential Functions
- Develop integrated, equation-based models that capture coupled transport, thermodynamic, and kinetic processes
- Define system boundaries, assumptions, and interfaces across product, process, and environment
- Apply systems thinking to link material design, product performance, and usage conditions
- Use models as decision tools for innovation, design space exploration, and process optimization
Required Education
PhD in Engineering (Chemical, or Materials Science), Physical Chemistry, or a related field
Required Experience
- Ability to formulate first-principles, system-level models describing physicochemical phenomena, including transport processes, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamic equilibria
- Experience in process modeling, systems analysis, and model-based optimization
- Strong programming skills in at least one scientific computing language (e.g., Python, R)
- Experience with process systems engineering, model integration, or multi-scale modeling frameworks
- Experience with numerical methods such as finite difference, finite element, or finite volume methods and equation-oriented process modeling environments (e.g., gPROMS, Modelica, Pyomo)
- Experience with biological systems (e.g., skin or soft materials)
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Strong systems mindset, with the ability to frame complex, multi-physics problems as integrated engineering systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, partnering with scientists and engineers to define model scope and requirements
- Capability to translate complex technical outputs into actionable insights
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].
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