at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title: Visiting Research Fellow - Lab (FA25-040)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Faculty Position FA25-040
March 3rd 2025
Position Title
Visiting Research Fellow - Lab
Hiring Unit
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)
Job Description
The Visiting Research Fellowship program is for recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's program 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:
• Running various tests, gaining experience through instrumental hands-on analysis such as HPLC, and wet chemistry testing assays.
• Running trials related to biochemical conversions
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting to support research projects, sponsored projects and contractual projects
• Communications with internal, interdisciplinary teams as well as industry clients, academic collaborators, and external stakeholders
• Revising and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs}
• Project design, implementation, and project management
Minimum Qualifications
The Visiting Research Fellowship (Laboratory) program is for recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's program in a STEM field. 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.
Source of Funds
llinois Corn Growers Association, Sponsored Foundation Account
Salary
$30,628
Terms of Appointment
9-Month
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.
SIUE is a state university. Benefits under state-sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
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