Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA
Requisition Number RE42937
Working Title Senior Research Engineer Bench Scale Dual Looping CO2 Capture Project
Department Name 8H755:UK IDEA
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 48
Salary Range $62,310-102,821/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 40 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking. 
Be able to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to Eastern KY sites and put in full days of work there. Complete occasional shift work, as assigned, to meet project requirements. 
Adept at computer and engineering software use.
Shift
Monday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:30am – 5:00pm. Some nights and weekends shift work may also be required to meet project demands.
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of cutting-edge research at the heart of one of the nation’s premier institutions? The Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement (IDEA) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is on the lookout for dynamic and innovative Senior Research Engineers to join our world top tier team with a positive, motivating and rewarding working environment, modeled as a 21st century “Bell laboratory” on emissions and sustainability at UK . This is an opportunity to participate on projects 3-5 years in length initially and implement your ideas from conception to demonstration and ultimately to scale-up and commercialization later on.
About Us:
At UK IDEA, we pride ourselves on tackling some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Our institute, backed by a rich history since 2006 and currently funded at $5-7M annually, is at the forefront of research innovation. Recently ranked No. 6 on the 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes, and recognized as a Great College to Work For for five consecutive years, the University of Kentucky provides an exceptional work environment. Read more about the group’s accomplishments by clicking here.
Benefits Beyond Compare:
When you join our team, you not only become part of groundbreaking research but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions, competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, tuition benefits for classes at UK, and more.
Position Overview: Senior Research Engineer – Bench Scale Dual Looping CO2 Capture Project:
With assignment to DE-FE0032134 ensure that milestones and project requirements are met including reporting, milestones, deliverables, success criteria. 
Duties and responsibilities as project manager will include but may not be limited to:
  • Lead and participate operations and experiment during test campaigns on UK’s bench-scale post-combustion CO2 capture, ensure continuous data quality
  • Direct and work with junior engineers and technicians to define and complete process modifications to meet performance targets
  • Work with the team to find and implement solutions to problems encountered within project scope and budget. 
  • Assist PI or act as PM on resource planning and execution


Duties and responsibilities as lead author will include:
  • Works with PM to meet all project reporting requirements: monthly, quarterly, final, topical reports, testing and operating plans, technology maturation plans, technology gap analyses, and presentations.
  • Primary author on at least one submitted peer-reviewed journal paper. 
  • Provides monthly reports and presentations. 
  • Performs data reduction, in-depth analysis, and data interpretation. 
  • Presents project-related papers and work at conferences. 

Why Join Us:
At UK IDEA, you will experience rewarding and fulfilling work with high job satisfaction, intellectual stimulation, and opportunities for performance-based promotions. Collaborate with globally recognized researchers, enjoy flexibility in pursuing personal research interests, and be part of a vibrant and growing research institute.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must be safety conscious, self-motivated, reliable and able to travel to multiple locations. It is vital that this position collaborates with fellow technicians and researchers and have the ability to work both independently and with a team. Because of compelling public safety requirements, this position may require pre-employment drug screening and follow-up random drug and alcohol screenings.
Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of research excellence at the University of Kentucky! Apply now to be a part of our innovative team and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future.
Please note: A complete application submission includes a UK application, Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcript, and a Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication. The Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication should be uploaded in the Applicant Documents section labeled “Specific Request 1.”
The Department of Energy (DOE) requires that all foreign nationals associated with this grant be submitted for review and consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to satisfy the outlined requirements for foreign nationals. A “foreign national” is defined by DOE as any person who is not a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. To further understand the details of these requirements, please go to: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/100-series/0142.3-BOrder-b/@@images/file .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The successful candidate will maintain knowledge of and follows all UK and group policies and procedures; adept at engineering software use; have knowledge of engineering research principles, practices and protocols including amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties, chemical process unit operations and advanced mathematical concepts and modelling; have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; have regular meeting and training attendance; accept other responsibilities as assigned or as needed; maintain positive interaction with colleagues and external contacts; maintain a clean, clutter-free, organized, professional work/laboratory spaces and office environments; provide frequent unsolicited reporting of progress and results, daily or weekly.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
  • PhD and four (4) years of related experience preferred.
  • Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs) preferred.
  • Knowledge of/experience with: carbon capture; CO2 capture; hydrogen production; H2 production; engineering; higher education; process engineering; scale-up engineering; manufacturing engineering; research and development.
Deadline to Apply 01/21/2024
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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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