Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Industrial Water Engineering - Illinois Sustainable Tech...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Champaign, IL
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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Industrial Water Engineering
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. ISTC integrates applied research, technical assistance, and information services to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; and materials recycling and beneficial reuse. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
ISTC is seeking to hire a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Industrial Water Engineering to develop and oversee projects related to institutional water treatment and management, environmental sustainability, examples include building water management, treatment, and monitoring, energy efficiency, water treatment chemical reduction and management. These projects are extramural funded, functions as both a project lead and project team member.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage program budgets in compliance with PRI and University policies.
- Manage funded projects to successfully complete all the tasks as per schedule.
- Lead and/or oversee the creation of site visit, laboratory and periodic reports to clients and chief engineers.
- Supervise and lead staff to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels. For direct reporting staff, this also includes task assignment, scheduling, ongoing performance monitoring and evaluation, career/position mentoring, and leave/travel approval.
- Perform purchasing oversight for institutional water treatment.
- Perform safety oversight for institutional water treatment.
- Functioning as the lead or in conjunction with other groups within UIUC, secure service contracts with municipal, educational, state, and commercial entities.
- Work with appropriate people and groups to maintain existing relationships and develop new opportunities to provide water-monitoring services.
- Lead and/or contribute to proposals to seek external funding.
- Research and develop business cases for emerging sustainable practices.
- Build service agreement pipelines and revenue projections.
- Work on pilot scale projects for innovative processes.
- Develop new and existing programs and services.
- Conduct literature searches and reviews associated with proposed projects and research trends.
- Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and the general public.
- Attend, participate in, and contribute to meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Develop and deliver presentations at professional conferences/events and client meetings to disseminate technical information and scientific data regarding projects and services.
- Prepare and disseminate technical reports and publications to be published in professional journals, newsletters, peer-reviewed journals, etc.
- Contribute in the areas of education, outreach, and/or other service to the Survey, PRI, the University of Illinois, and the state of Illinois
- Enhance the reputation of the Survey and PRI at the state, national, and international level.
- Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.
- Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of PRI.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Required: At least 5 years related industry or research experience with bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years related industry or research experience with master’s degree. Experience in program development and execution. Experience in facility water systems, operations, planning, research and wet chemistry laboratory operations, and program development. Must be self-motivated, efficient at problem solving, and possess the ability to manage, maintain, and grow a service program. Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Affinity for cooperative or interdisciplinary research with scientists at the Survey, professionals at other Surveys or other academic units, as well as commercial, governmental, and other academic institutions. Proficiency in commonly employed software and databases. Requires travel to field offices and industry locations including occasional overnight stays. Must be able to meet medical requirements for wearing a respirator. Must also be able to climb 3 stories of stairs. A wide range of temperatures and condition will be encountered. Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Experience in managing research and wet chemistry laboratories, government contracting and purchasing, project management and reporting. Experience in water distribution, water hygiene, environmental health, and safety. Experience working in facility management or consultant. Laboratory skills and abilities, solid understanding of boilers, cooling towers, pumps, pumping systems, and water treatment plant operations. Training in water treatment, water distribution, and/or wastewater treatment, certificate in water treatment and transmission technology.
This is a full-time visiting 12-month academic professional position subject to the continued availability of funding and programmatic need. Position may become a regular, non-visiting position at a later date depending on funding and programmatic need. The starting date is negotiable and the salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications must be received by July 2, 2021. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after this date. To apply, please visit https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board to complete an online profile and to upload 1) a cover letter that clearly articulates how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this position and should address the qualifications listed above, 2) a résumé/CV, and 3) the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three professional (not personal) references. All requested information/documentation must be submitted for applications to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For further information please contact Lori Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources, Prairie Research Institute, at lwalston@illinois.edu or 217-244-2401.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verif to verify employment eligibility
College Name or Administrative Unit:Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Category:6-Research Title:Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Industrial Water Engineering - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (146348) Open Date:05/20/2021 Close Date:07/02/2021 Organization Name:IL Sustainable Technology Ctr
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