What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Research Fellow - FA25-039 position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Job Description
The Visiting Research Fellowship program is 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 is intended 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 provide 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 :
A Visiting Research Fellow will gain experience through hands-on assignments at the Pilot Plant in the following categories :
- Process instrumentation & controls installation, programming and troubleshooting
- Installation of mechanical systems : metal working, piping systems, electrical enclosure fabrication, etc.
- Contact with equipment providers to source items needed for research trials in the pilot plant
- Operation of bioreactors, ranging in scale from 5 liter to 22,000-liter volume
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of bioreactors and fermentation related equipment
- Project design, implementation and project management
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Revising and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Communications with internal, interdisciplinary teams as well as industry clients, academic collaborators and external stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
The Visiting Research Fellowship program is for recent graduates of a bachelor's, a master's program, or a 2-year degree in a STEM field.
Source of Funds
llinois Corn Growers Association, Sponsored Foundation Account
Salary
30,628
Salary : $30,628
