Research Support Specialist II- Civil and Environmental Engineering

   

Who We Are

Cornell Engineering boasts a rich history marked by distinction and innovation. Its roots trace back to the university's founding, with departments like mechanical engineering and civil engineering. In 1889, it pioneered the first electrical engineering department in the nation and awarded the first doctorates in electrical and industrial engineering. Today, Cornell Engineering remains at the forefront of groundbreaking technologies and solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. The college is renowned globally for its research, teaching, and commitment to diversity.

With over 3,200 undergraduates, 2,100 graduate students, and 46,600 alumni worldwide, Cornell Engineering nurtures a diverse and talented student body. Its 200+ dedicated faculty members, spanning 10 departments and locations in Ithaca and New York City, work tirelessly to make a positive impact on the world. Engineering is home to 200 staff with 500 employees who serve in support of the college’s mission. The College of Engineering upholds EPICC values – Excellence, Purpose, Innovation, Community, and Collaboration – in all its endeavors.

The mission of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is to discover and develop new knowledge and sustainable technologies that improves the practice of civil and environmental engineering in service to society. To educate future creators and innovators who will employ their grounding in science and engineering to become leaders in many spheres of society.

This lab research is directed towards applications that involve advancing fundamental science and transformative technologies at the nexus of climate – energy – environment for a sustainable energy and resource recovery future.

What You Will Do

This is a two-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on available funding and performance.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

• Coordinate and support the training of postdoctoral research associates, MS and PhD students, undergraduate and high school students.

• Monitor weekly research progress of group members and coordinate the timely submission of deliverables to sponsors.

• Work closely with the group members to implement the community benefits plan as required by the sponsors.

• Develop standard operating procedures for key equipment and ensure timely communication of equipment that needs to be fixed.

• Maintain lab safety standards and ensure compliance with EH&S requirements.

• Support the collection of new data sets, timely presentation of key findings, and key reports or narratives that need to be written for sponsors.

• Work the assigned members for lab safety to maintain in-process inventory of chemical components and key materials and supplies necessary for research activities. This includes:

  • Periodic inventory of chemical components/blends.

  • Ordering, transferring, and delivering chemicals.

  • Responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring of all safety protocols and training of students.

• Safe handling of hazardous chemical wastes in compliance with environmental guidelines.

• Conduct quality control analysis and checks on the data sets, publications, and presentations generated in the lab.

• Demonstrate and train staff/students on the use of moderately complex equipment and laboratory techniques; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations, and outcomes.

• Oversees key duties and responsibilities of the lab group members including timely completion of key project milestones.

• Maintains a clean, professional, and safe work environment.

• Support occasional teaching needs including guest lectures as needed.

• Complies with all safety and university policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Need

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience or equivalent combination. Experience in an academic teaching and research laboratory environment. 

• Experience in providing hands-on instructions in the operations of environmental labs and CEE Shop equipment. 

• Experience in environmental research wet lab setup and operations.

• Excellent communication skills with a desire to work with faculty, undergraduate and graduate students.

• Knowledge of software, including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, and Adobe.

• Familiarity with Cornell safety requirements, EPA and OSHA regulations. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and train colleagues as needed. 

What We Prefer

• Progress towards an advanced degree (MS, PhD) in chemical and/or environmental engineering or chemistry, materials science is highly recommended.

• Previous experience working with chemicals. 

• Ability to supervise the collection and analysis of complex data; may research, tabulate, graph and map complex data.

• Record of publications in high quality, peer-reviewed publications.

• Record of conference presentations in national and international conferences.

• Evidence of leadership in topics related to sustainability.

• Multiple years of experience working in environmental and chemical research labs with a strong knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.

• Experience in the design and fabrication of research apparatus.

• Must have excellent multitasking skills. 

• Desire to acquire new technical skills with environmental lab equipment.

• Strong software skill using MTS and LabView.

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color. 

• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs. 

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds. 

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The position will require a 100% on-site presence. 

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. 

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay . 

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. 

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards . 

Important Notes about Applying

• Please submit both a cover letter and a résumé to be considered for this position.

• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

Research Support Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$64,265.00 - $71,535.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Daniel Hyland

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• Unique applicable skills

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2024-03-08