at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title: Visiting Research Fellow - FA25-039
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Faculty Position FA25-039
March 3rd 2025
Position Title
Visiting Research Fellow
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, 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
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. SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.
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