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About the Role

The Senior Research Engineer will manage an industry-funded research program involving lab and pilot scale separations equipment. This role will conduct research to benefit and enhance the UT Process Science and Technology Center (PSTC), provide service to the separation technology community, and coordinate the activities of Technical Staff to maintain high operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Supervise technical staff of the pilot plant, including one process engineer, one instrumentation technician, and one mechanical technician.
Develop original proposals to utilize the pilot plant for research on industrial separations including distillation, liquid/liquid extraction, and absorption.
Solicit and obtain industrial and government funding for research proposals.
Develop and implement research plans on the pilot plant.
Ensure experimental operations are conducted in a safe manner.
Specify new equipment, prepare drawings, identify equipment suppliers and fabricators, and procure equipment for facility upgrades.
Coordinate and schedule activities with outside contractors.
Stay updated on the latest pilot plant instrumentation and process control technologies.
Implement and assist in utilizing the latest technologies to improve plant safety and monitoring.
Stay updated on the latest extraction, distillation, and carbon dioxide absorption/stripping technologies.
Analyze data and prepare reports on research projects.
Prepare proposals, secure funding, and obtain equipment donations to enhance pilot plant capabilities.
Provide support for and supervision of graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
Prepare and submit publications to scientific and trade journals.
Provide technical presentations at conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MSc degree in chemical engineering or related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience.
Experience in lab or pilot scale distillation, and/or other separation processes.
Experience working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Experience interacting with federal and industry project sponsors and stakeholders, and/or other customers.
Experience securing support and funding for research projects.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Skills

Distillation
Liquid/liquid extraction
Absorption
Pilot plant instrumentation
Process control technologies
Extraction
Carbon dioxide absorption/stripping

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$160,000+

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

About the Company

The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.
The Center for Energy and Environmental Resources (CEER) serves as the central liaison for energy and environmental research, education, and public service at the University of Texas at Austin.
CEER focuses on efficient and economical use of energy and on ensuring a cleaner environment by developing processes and technologies that minimize waste and conserve natural resources.
CEER research projects are funded from a variety of state, federal, and private sources.
Established in 1974, CEER is located in the Electromechanics and Energy Building at the J. J. Pickle Research Campus.
CEER is an organized research unit that reports through UT's Cockrell School of Engineering.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.