Chemical engineering Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Research Specialist - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - Penn Engineering

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist D

Job Description Summary

Penn Engineering's world-acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and highly interdisciplinary curricula offer an experience that is unparalleled. Innovation and technology drive every program and transform the fundamentals of what future engineers are learning. http : / / www.seas.upenn.edu /

The primary function of the position is to have mastery over specific instrumentation in the laboratory, assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and carry out dedicated research with encouragement to connect to industry or curriculum building.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate, contribute and manage development of multiple projects associated with carbon dioxide removal and critical minerals production at direction of Principal Investigator.
• Lead research team to design and conduct quantitative research, which includes proposal development, research design, data collection, survey design, analyses, and report writing, to name a few.
• Develop literature, reports, manuscripts and publications to drive funding opportunities. Develop relationships with existing and potential funders, research partners, research sites, regulatory offices and affiliated organizations as part of stakeholder management.
• Train and mentor students and interface with postdoctoral fellows and students in the laboratory.
• Develop and implement all safety procedures in the lab including drafting and implementing new SOPs and protocols for general laboratory practices, in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain a close partnership with Principal Investigator to ensure success of all research.

Qualifications

PhD in Geological Sciences or Chemical Engineering; with a background in tech-to-market and / or policy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

51,824.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

To learn more, please visit : https : / / www.hr.upenn.edu / PennHR / benefits-pay