Research Scientist Principal/UK IDEA (Staff)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Scientist Principal/UK IDEA (Staff)
Requisition Number
RE45234
Working Title
Department Name
8H755:UK IDEA
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$71,700-118,313/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
7 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 with occasional travel to Eastern Kentucky, Cane Run Generating Station in Louisville, KY, and Pennsylvania site.
Shift
Monday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Some night and weekend shift work may also be required to meet project demands. Some job-related travel may be required.
Job Summary
UK IDEA is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to support the DE-FE0032387 DAC Hub for Appalachian Prosperity project, the DE-FE0032223 Commercial Scale Co2 Capture Front End Engineering Design Study, and the DE-FE0032460 Application of Engineering Scale UK CO2 Capture to Glass Production Facility. The Principal Research Scientist will ensure the project milestones and requirements are met including reporting, deliverables, and success criteria.
Duties and responsibilities as project manager will include but may not be limited to:
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
Potential candidates for this position should possess a unique blend of project management expertise, strong research and reporting skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to safety and compliance and ideally a technical proficiency in CO2 capture. The candidate should be adept at using engineering software and laboratory equipment, capable of data analysis, and have a solid grasp of advanced mathematical concepts. Moreover, candidates should be highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of handling physical demands while adhering to PPE and safety guidelines. Effective collaboration and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities, along with regular progress reporting, are also essential. Finally, the ability to work on-site, travel as required, and maintain a high level of professional conduct in various work environments is crucial.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in tech transfer, project management and data analysis
Deadline to Apply
05/27/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Scientist Principal/UK IDEA (Staff)
Requisition Number
RE45234
Working Title
Department Name
8H755:UK IDEA
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$71,700-118,313/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
7 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 with occasional travel to Eastern Kentucky, Cane Run Generating Station in Louisville, KY, and Pennsylvania site.
Shift
Monday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Some night and weekend shift work may also be required to meet project demands. Some job-related travel may be required.
Job Summary
UK IDEA is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to support the DE-FE0032387 DAC Hub for Appalachian Prosperity project, the DE-FE0032223 Commercial Scale Co2 Capture Front End Engineering Design Study, and the DE-FE0032460 Application of Engineering Scale UK CO2 Capture to Glass Production Facility. The Principal Research Scientist will ensure the project milestones and requirements are met including reporting, deliverables, and success criteria.
Duties and responsibilities as project manager will include but may not be limited to:
- Act as Project Manager.
- Organize and liaison with project partners to complete the FEED.
- Lead UKy's review effort on P&ID provided by external project partners.
- Advocate for UK CO2 capture process with design firms.
- Work with the team to find and implement solutions to problems encountered within project scope and budget.
- Responsible for resource planning and execution allocated per project.
- Meet all project reporting requirements: monthly, quarterly, final, topical reports, presentations.
- Primary author on peer-reviewed journal articles and IP disclosure.
- Provides monthly reports and presentations.
- Performs data reduction, in-depth analysis, and data interpretation.
- Presents project-related papers and work at conferences.
- Prepares monthly plans/documentation for resource management.
- Act as a subject matter expert on CO2 capture and utilization.
- Involve and assist PI on proposal preparation and business development.
- Provide training to junior-level staff on scientific aspects related to CO2 capture.
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
Potential candidates for this position should possess a unique blend of project management expertise, strong research and reporting skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to safety and compliance and ideally a technical proficiency in CO2 capture. The candidate should be adept at using engineering software and laboratory equipment, capable of data analysis, and have a solid grasp of advanced mathematical concepts. Moreover, candidates should be highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of handling physical demands while adhering to PPE and safety guidelines. Effective collaboration and a willingness to accept additional responsibilities, along with regular progress reporting, are also essential. Finally, the ability to work on-site, travel as required, and maintain a high level of professional conduct in various work environments is crucial.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in tech transfer, project management and data analysis
Deadline to Apply
05/27/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position may require pre-employment drug screening as well as post-hire random drug and alcohol screening. Are you aware of this potential requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires frequent travel between, and work days at both the Lexington office, Eastern Kentucky, the Cane Run Generating Station in Louisville, KY, and Pennsylvania Site. Are you aware of this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
