Created | 05/07/2024 |
Reference | 240570720 |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
City | Lexington |
Zip | 40502 |
Salary | - |
University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleResearch Scientist Principal/UK IDEA (Staff)Requisition NumberRE45234Working TitleDepartment Name8H755:UK IDEAWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level49Salary Range$71,700-118,313/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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.
Shift
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.
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:
Duties and responsibilities as lead author will include:
Additionally, the Principal Research Scientist must continually be safety conscious, self-motivated, reliable and able to multiple locations. It’s also 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. 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 .
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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience in tech transfer, project management and data analysis
Deadline to Apply05/27/2024University 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Employer | University of Kentucky |