Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

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JOB TITLE

Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research (FIPR) Institute at Florida Polytechnic University invites applications and nominations for a Chemical Processing Research Director position. The Chemical Processing Research Director will report to FIPR Institute's Senior Director of Research and will take the lead in research and development projects with a focus on process water treatment and/or utilization of phosphogypsum in relation to phosphate processing and fertilizer production. Research projects will be both internally funded and defined projects and externally funded projects where the Principal Scientist plays a critical role in securing the project and funding. He or she will also collaborate with environmental engineering faculty in research grants application and conducting research projects. Candidates for the position are preferred to hold a Ph.D degree in in the fields of chemical engineering, mineral processing, environmental engineering, or physical sciences, with eight or more years' experience relevant to the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify R&D needs related to the phosphate industry and Florida Poly's environmental programs and develop initiatives to address those needs.

• Collaborate with phosphate industry partners and Florida Poly faculty to define and execute research programs.

• Prepare and submit grant proposals for federal and industrial funding opportunities.

• Conduct research on the treatment of acidic wastewater and the beneficial use of phosphogypsum.

• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publication.

• Supervise research staff and manage project deliverables.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Working, in-depth knowledge of some of the following topics: inorganic chemistry, chemical engineering unit operations, chemical engineering modeling experience (for instance with ASPEN), thermodynamics, phosphoric acid manufacturing and fertilizer production, waste utilization, and separation technologies.

• Capable of independent research data interpretation and analysis, research program design, and experimental skills appropriate to their expertise in research. Of particular interest are separation technologies including S-L separation, solvent extraction and ion exchange, waste recovery and reuse, application of membrane and nanotechnology in water treatment and materials separation, development of processing flowsheets for comprehensive recovery of valuable elements from wastes and byproducts.

• Strong communication skills, particularly writing skills for research grant applications and technical papers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in the fields of chemical engineering, mineral processing, environmental engineering, a closely related field, or an Master's degree in the physical sciences and five or more years' experience relevant to the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. degree in the fields noted above and 8 years of research experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW.

• This position requires a criminal background check.

• This position is subject to Federal and State Privacy Regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; evenings/weekends may be required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY : $80,000 - $90,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE : The position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS : In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of Three References and their contact information

NOTE: If any of these three items are not included, you will not be considered for the position.
References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

RETIREMENT

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OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks

• Annual Leave

• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.

• Sick Leave

• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute*435.04.

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