Principal Scientist

Hiring Department: Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classifications: $110,000+/Annual, Full-Time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some travel required.  

Review of applications will begin on September 21, 2018. Positon remains open until filled. 
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Position Details: A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), an International leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC offers opportunities to people with an exceptional work attitude, dedication to high professional standards, and commitment to personal development. We are looking for experienced, aggressive, scientifically trained, and market-oriented individuals to contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following functions:

• Work in strong collaboration with EERC subject matter experts, principal investigators, and EERC leadership to prepare proposals and to develop and pursue new business opportunities. 
• Lead groups of researchers to complete multidisciplinary research tasks; manage projects and teams to complete funded work within established budget and schedule.
• Oversee one or more of the EERC's analytical research laboratories; ensure that the laboratory data and results are of excellent quality and integrated with the theoretical, modeling and field components of related EERC research efforts.
• Ensure the safety of laboratory staff and/or any personnel working in the laboratories; regularly review and update laboratory safety plans. 
• Work closely with the Assistant Directors, project managers and laboratory staff to develop and expand the research-based efforts occurring in the laboratories.
• Provide technical assistance on projects related to CO₂ EOR, CO₂ storage, unconventional hydrocarbon recovery, natural resource management, critical resource characterization and recovery, geologic and synthetic materials characterization, and the environmental aspects of energy development.
• Provide mentoring to staff and promote personnel development, education and training opportunities.
• Some travel is required.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective at project/task/personnel management in area of expertise.
• Seen as an expert in technical field.
• Knowledge and willingness to learn about new technologies.
• Excels at mentoring, advising, and/or supervising staff.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Adherence to and promotion of good safety practices in the workplace and field.
• Expertise preparing high-quality technical reports, documents, and proposals and in preparing and delivering technical presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

For more information regarding the EERC, visit www.undeerc.org.


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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in geochemistry, geology, chemistry, petroleum engineering, or closely related field.
• 10 years of scientific research experience.
• Experience leading projects and proposals for technical work.
• Laboratory management experience, including implementation of laboratory safety and QA/QC protocols.
• Experience characterizing and evaluating subsurface media and/or fluids as they pertain to enhanced oil recovery and/or CO₂ storage.
• Established contact network of industry professionals and experts.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

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


Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in chemistry, geochemistry, geology, petroleum engineering, reservoir engineering, or closely related field.
• 5 or more years of project management experience.
• Track record of winning proposals for technical work.
• Experience designing and managing projects according to established time lines and budgets and managing technical staff with diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Proficiency and experience with one or more of the following: geologic characterization; brine analysis and characterization; laboratory data collection, processing, QA/QC, and analysis; experimental design; applied laboratory research; gas chromatography and hydrocarbon analysis; environmental chemistry; geochemistry; organic petrology.   

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