Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Hiring for Visiting Research Fellow (FY-) at National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) Full Time

Faculty Position FY23-075
April 25, 2023

Position Title
Visiting Research Fellow

Hiring Unit
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)

Job Description

The Visiting Research Fellowship program is for recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s program in a STEM field. Funded through a foundation Account, sponsored by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, the Fellowship program is intended to provide training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for work in mid-to high-skill jobs in the bioeconomy.

The Fellow will serve under the guidance of two supervisors: 1) a Technical Mentor / Advisor who will work with the Fellow to connect their industrial research practicum to academic theory, 2) an Administrative Mentor / Adviser who will oversee the Fellow’s daily projects and provide professional mentorship. This joint supervisory model ensures the connection of theory to practice, and builds upon the students’ undergraduate or graduate studies through applied, hands-on learning in an industrial setting. Graduates of the Research Fellowship Program will be qualified to work in the biorenewables, brewing, specialty chemicals and refining industries.

NCERC benefits from the ability to work with up and coming graduates on areas of specialized study such as industrial maintenance, instrumentation and electronic, project design, and project implementation. The Fellow will provide specialized skills and knowledge outside of the realm of traditional full-time staff to be applied to research projects, including contractual, grant-funded, sponsored and self-initiated projects at the Center.

Specific Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:

A Visiting Research Fellow will gain experience through hands-on assignments in the following categories:

• Running analytical testing, including instrumental analysis such as HPLC, and various wet chemistry testing assays.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting to support research projects and sponsored projects.
• Communications with internal, interdisciplinary teams as well as industry clients, academic collaborators, and external stakeholders.
• Revising and developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Project design, implementation, and project management.

Minimum Qualifications
The Visiting Research Fellowship program is for recent graduates of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a STEM field.

Preferred Qualifications
Recent graduates with a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Environmental Sciences.

Source of Funds
Local

Salary
$30,628 Annually

Terms of Appointment
Term fiscal year appointment beginning June 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.

Application Process
Please submit letter of application, current vitae, and transcripts (unofficial is fine for application), and professional references to:
Barb Randle
NCERC at SIUE
400 University Park Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Or email: [email protected]

Please specify the position number you are applying to when submitting materials.

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.

SIUE is a state university. Benefits under state-sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.

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