Associate Research Director - AP25-035
Associate Research Director - AP25-035
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Join Our Team as an Associate Research Director at the National CorntoEthanol Research Center!
Are you passionate about renewable fuels and bioproducts Do you thrive in a collaborative innovative environment that drives industry change The National CorntoEthanol Research Center (NCERC) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Associate Research Director to join our dynamic team.
In this role you will work closely with industry leaders trade associations academic institutions and government partners to identify critical needs within the renewable fuels and bioproducts sectors. You will play a key role in generating innovative ideas and executing projects that have a meaningful impact. As the Associate Research Director youll also be responsible for securing grant funding to expand and diversify NCERCs research portfolio ensuring we stay at the forefront of groundbreaking research.
Your leadership will be crucial in providing technical guidance for both client and research projects helping to train and mentor junior scientists as they execute these projects. By doing so youll help foster a strong collaborative team while also advancing NCERCs goals of financial growth research excellence and technical credibility.
What Youll Do:
- Collaborate with industry trade associations academic and government partners to identify key challenges and opportunities in the renewable fuels and bioproducts industries.
- Develop and lead exciting new projects to address industry needs and support sustainable innovation.
- Apply for grants to expand and diversify the NCERC research portfolio bringing new technical areas and collaborators into the fold.
- Lead and support both client and research projects providing technical guidance and troubleshooting expertise.
- Write Statements of Work for contractual projects and prepare detailed project reports.
- Mentor and train junior research scientists helping them build their skills and contribute to the success of the team.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry biology or engineering related to the science and technology of biofuels and bioproducts similar field with a minimum of 10 years experience. Strong technical skills demonstrated experience in interacting with clients and commercial service; strong writing and oral skills and exceptional organizational and management skills.
Application Materials and Information:
- To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
- You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
- Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.
Supplemental Information
Pre Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo preemployment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for fulltime or parttime civil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply for temporary parttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
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EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email:.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
