Thermodynamics Senior Research Investigator
Thermodynamics Senior Research Investigator
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As we create a colorful capable and cleaner world through chemistry we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science data and unmatched technical expertise to develop marketleading products with the highest levels of performance sustainability and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on processes and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy advanced electronics highperformance computing and AI climate friendly cooling and highquality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructuresustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a Thermodynamics Senior Research Investigator to join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) team. This position will be available at the global R&D center Discovery Hub in Newark DE and report directly to the Core Services Manager
In the TSS business we harness nextgeneration lowGlobal Warming Potential (GWP) technology to provide market driven innovations to customers in the areas of Refrigerants Propellants Fire Protection Foam Blowing Agents and heat transfer fluids for Thermal Management used in various systems for building and construction segments Mobile and Stationary heating Data Centers and cooling systems to name a few. Our technology organization consists of experts in the areas of fluorine chemistry catalysis process development engineering analytical and formulation science and application development.
The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Utilize expertise in thermodynamics to support TSS business across functions including research and development plant operations new capital projects and sustainability.
Consult with manufacturing and R&D groups in the areas of thermophysical properties and phase equilibria (VLE VLLE LLE SLE).
Provide thermodynamics data packages including optimized thermodynamic and developed chemical process models for Aspen Plus and potentially other simulation software. Train and help other R&D colleagues in deploying the thermophysical property data packages.
Assist with designing new physical property measurement systems based on project needs as well as system validation experimental design.
Provide thermophysical and phase equilibria data to support process development environmental and sustainability teams.
Create thermal systems simulation models using available inhouse and/or commercial software like Dymola.
Provide patent examples and other relevant data for intellectual property (IP) development. Opportunity to be coinventor on patent and other IP generation.
Support projects related to automotive thermal management residential and commercial air conditioning and heating data center cooling commercial and industrial refrigeration and thermal insulation.
Analyze data independently draw statistically based conclusions and determine next steps.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams within the organization customers and partners.
The following is required for this role:
PhD or MS with at least 5 years of relevant work experience) in Chemical Mechanical or related engineering field.
Specialization in thermodynamics with expertise in nonelectrolyte systems.
Experience with activity coefficient models and equation of state models.
Proficiency with assignment of transport properties (viscosity conductivity etc.) to complex chemical systems.
Expertise in the application of thermodynamics models in chemical process simulation software.
Knowledge of thermal systems modeling and simulation.
Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills excellent presentation skills and the ability to work well with all levels in the organization.
Ability to plan prioritize and manage multiple complex timesensitive projects.
Ability to work in a team environment with a high degree of initiative and selfmotivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely.
The following is preferred for this role:
Expertise programming in Python.
Expertise in modeling chemical processes.
Experience using standard modeling and thermodynamics packages (MathCad MATLAB REFPROP OLI AQ or MSE FactSage ThermoCalc MTDATA etc.).
Familiarity with chemical process modeling packages (Aspen Plus etc.).
Expertise in quantum chemical calculations e.g. DFT or other approximations of first principles and experience with programs like Gaussian.
Knowledge or the desire to learn fluorochemical science and related application technologies.
Relevant experience working on refrigeration or air conditioning equipment at component (e.g. compressors heat exchangers etc.) or system level (e.g. commercial residential or automotive system).
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Companypaid Volunteer Day
Were a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day we look at how they do itby taking a different approach to talent development employee engagement and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves at Chemours and in life.
Chemours is an EVerify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e. H1B visa F1 visa (OPT) TN visa or any other nonimmigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Dont meet every single requirement At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace for our employees. So if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the position description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure were operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$105280.00 $164500.00Chemours Level:
26Annual Bonus Target:
11%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the jobexperience knowledge skillsand abilities as wellas internal equity andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours you will find sustainability in our vision our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference join Chemours and discover what it means when we say We Are Living Chemistry.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
