What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Research Fellow for NCERC position at Southern Illinois Univeristy Edwardsville (SIUE)?
Faculty Position FA24-018
Position Title:
Visiting Research Fellow for NCERC
Hiring Unit:
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)
Job Description:
The Visiting Research Fellowship program is designed for recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's program, or a 2-year degree in a STEM field.
Funded through a Foundation Account sponsored by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, the Fellowship program aims to provide training and hands-on experience to prepare the next generation of engineers and scientists for work in mid- to high-skill jobs in the bioeconomy.
Graduates of the Research Fellowship Program will be qualified to work in the biorenewables, brewing, specialty chemicals, and refining industries.
The Fellow will contribute specialized skills and knowledge outside of the realm of traditional full-time staff to be applied to research projects, including contractual, grant-funded, sponsored, and self-initiated projects at the Center.
Specific Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:
- Gain experience through hands-on assignments at the Fermentation Suite in the following categories:
- Operation of bioreactors, ranging in scale from 250 ml shaker flask to 22,000 L
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of bioreactors and fermentation-related equipment
- Analytical testing
- Revising and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Project design, implementation, and project management
- Communications with internal, interdisciplinary teams as well as industry clients, academic collaborators, and external stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
Recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's program, or a 2-year degree in a STEM field
Source of Funds:
Illinois Corn Growers Association, Sponsored Foundation Account
Salary:
$30,628 for a nine-month appointment
Application Process:
Submit Resume or CV, Transcript(s), and a list of 3 professional job references
Send all items via email to: NCERC Barb Randle brandle@siue.edu
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled
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Salary : $30,628
