Sr. R&D Engineer

Sr. R&D Engineer
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
30612794 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $96,700 - $184,100
Position Information

The Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT) at the Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior R&D Engineer to join our Emissions and Fuels Research Group. As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will play a key role in conducting independent and collaborative research to study the emissions and activity of various mobile sources, including but not limited to light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, engines, off-road equipment, marine vessels, locomotives, and other sources. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating low-cost on-board vehicle sensors for monitoring harmful emissions. Your work will also involve investigating the effects of renewable/sustainable fuels on emissions and performance for different mobile sources, as well as researching non-exhaust emissions. The role will encompass evaluating the performance and energy use of mobile sources driven by electric batteries or other electricity sources and contributing to the understanding of alternative charging strategies for heavy-duty vehicle applications. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in building a nationally recognized research program on emissions characterization from mobile and non-road sources and securing independent, externally funded research projects.

The Senior R&D Engineer position at the Center for Environmental Research & Technology offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of emissions and fuels for various mobile sources. If you are a dedicated and innovative researcher with a passion for environmental sustainability and transportation, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at the forefront of advancing clean and sustainable technologies.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field with a focus on air quality, emissions testing, fuels, or sustainable transportation. Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field with a focus on air quality, emissions testing, fuels, or sustainable transportation. Required
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner; readily assess complex challenges and barriers and recommend effective resolutions.
Advanced knowledge associated with the planning, development, and fabrication of engineering systems.
Strong creativity and problem solving abilities to apply principles, practices and procedures within discipline to complete difficult assignments.
Strong project management skills needed to assume responsibility for accomplishment of research objectives.
Advanced knowledge of specialized design work as well as the overall field.
Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills.
Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Proven experience in conducting independent research in the field of air quality emissions from different sources.
Advanced knowledge associated with the fabrication of engineering systems, electronics, and engine components.
Strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and modeling techniques.
Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data analysis and simulation.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Track record of successful grant writing and securing external research funding is a plus.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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