Research Engineer II-Institute of Energy Studies

Position Information:

Description

The vision of the University of North Dakota Institute of Energy Studies (IES) is to pursue new frontiers in energy research and education that enables the development of the next generation of integrated energy system technologies that are economically competitive, reliable, sustainable, and politically and environmentally acceptable.

To realize this vision, the Institute for Energy Studies has established the following mission:

• Facilitate the coordination of CEM's multidisciplinary energy education, research, development, and commercialization activities in partnership with UND campus units, other NDUS campuses, and federal, state, and industrial partners.
• Provide a well-trained workforce cognizant of the issues facing the energy industry today and in the future generations by engaging students in education that is focused on the technical, social, political, environmental, and economic needs of the worldwide community.
• Develop a multi-disciplinary scientifically balanced research portfolio aimed at accelerating the implementation of efficient and environmentally sustainable energy production technologies.

As a research department within the College of Engineering and Mines (CEM), IES strives to develop technologies of the future that can impact and transform the energy field, as well as, educate the next generation of Engineers and Scientists with the necessary tools to contribute towards the global energy transition through mentorship by senior staff and faculty within the Institute and the College of Engineering and Mines at large. This is reflected through our growing success with research in the areas of advanced energy systems including chemical looping and gasification for hydrogen production, critical minerals, battery development, and carbon dioxide removal. These research opportunities are supported by advancement opportunities and the outstanding benefits package of the University of North Dakota that includes full tuition waivers to staff and reduced tuition waivers to family members, amongst others. Come join us for an opportunity to make a mark in the exciting field of Energy.

The Research Engineer II position exists so that the Institute of Energy Studies can hire and retain an engineer or scientist with the ability to perform higher-level research activities such as, formulate a research plan, set up a research program to meet the needs of a client/project, write major grant proposals and manage the projects that result from these proposals.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory, pilot, and field studies for sponsored research
• Perform experimental and modeling activities associated with sponsored research
• Preparation of reports and presentations for work conducted or to be conducted.
• Perform techno-economic feasibility studies, including the definition of the process, development of the process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, equipment selection, sizing, and costing, and estimation of overall capital and operating costs.
• Work with students, staff, and faculty to complete projects.
• Develop research data and technical write-ups for proposal opportunities
• Be the lead or principal investigator on funded projects

Required Competencies

• Record of success as a researcher with demonstrated ability to:
  • Formulate a research plan
  • Set up a research program to meet the specific needs of a client
  • Independently write research reports and journal publications
• Strong writing/communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field, or, Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering with over 5 years of related work experience
• Experience/thesis work to be relevant to IES portfolio, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Carbon dioxide capture and utilization
  • Chemical Synthesis - Hydrogen, Ammonia, Fischer-Tropsch fuels
  • Advanced energy generation systems - Chemical looping, gasification
  • Materials development and characterization
  • Traditional energy generation
  • Critical minerals / rare earth elements
  • Energy storage/battery technologies
• Hand's on experience and skill in operating laboratory- or pilot-scale experimental research equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software - Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel
• Successful completion of Criminal History Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of Process simulation and modeling software such as ASPEN, Fluent HYSYS, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience writing proposals to funding agencies

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$75,000+ annually; exempt; benefited; full-time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

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