Research Scientist I
Research Scientist I
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Job Description
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Applications received by March 11 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.
Duties:
- Independently and simultaneously manage multiple multimilliondollar research projects; and ensure timely attainment of project milestones and objectives within schedule and budget constraints
- Author proposals to secure external funding and support longterm research initiatives.
- Prepare reports deliverables and presentations for funding agencies and collaborators
- Serve as a research advisor committee member and mentor for graduate students
- Supervise and mentor junior faculty members and postdocs; offer guidance on research strategies project management proposal writing and professional development
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Materials Science or a closely related field
- Proven ability to secure external funding
- Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate student research.
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior faculty and research staff.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a commitment to personal accountability.
- Documented evidence of excellent written communication skills including materialsrelated publications in highimpact journals and presentations at professional conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in administering multimilliondollar project budgets.
- Direct experience in conducting research funded by major Federal Government entities such as the Department of Defense Department of Energy and National Science Foundation.
- An outstanding record of service contributions including outreach and recruitment activities.
Physical Demands
- Must have a valid drivers license
- be able to lift 50 lbs walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to function effectively in laboratory or pilot plant environments whilewearing personal protective equipment including respirators (fit testing may be required) steeltoed shoes hard hats safety glasses or goggles hearing protection fire ant suits and other PPE as designated by the safety officer and/or project manager.
For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9 retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I15 and I90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
