EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL/ATHLETIC COACHES
EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL/ATHLETIC COACHES
Updated 09/05/2008
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer – Power, #09-056
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/12/2008
COMPENSATION: $50,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in the areas of energy and environmental research
and development. The EERC is looking for a scientist or engineer who has an
active interest in designing and developing power systems that use biomass
and coal. The EERC is looking for an engineer or scientist with some design
or process experience that could assist research projects aimed at efficient
and low-cost conversion of coal or biomass to heat, electricity, and synthetic
gas for potential conversion to fuel. Specific assignments may include designing
processes and creating engineering drawings for equipment and processes related
to gasification and pyrolysis of coal or biomass. Process design will be aimed
at optimizing syngas chemistry and developing purification methods, plus designing
and devising thermocatalytic reactors for conversion of syngas and thermochemical
process products to energy fuels, and chemicals. The position will also involve
providing engineering support on a variety of advanced pilot systems for testing
and developing alternative fuels and energy forms. The successful candidate
would support these development efforts by performing the following essential
functions: contributing both to the design and hands-on fabrication of experimental
equipment and overseeing or operating that equipment, helping to prepare research
proposals, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, presenting project
results to clients, and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
The position has an excellent opportunity for growth into managing a group
engineers, scientists, and technicians. Some travel required. For more information
about the EERC, visit our Web site at www.undeerc.org.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
with mechanical design strengths.
• Academic or employment experience in one or more of the following;
1. Coal or biomass-gasification;
2. Pyrolysis of coal or biomass
3. Hydrogen production, reforming, separation, storage, dispensing distributing
and materials issues.
4. Renewable or alternative fuels and energy development in general.
5. Synthetic gas cleanup.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and proven interest in this
type of alternative and advanced energy and fuels research.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Innovative insight or skill in the design, mechanical drawing, and fabrication
of gasifiers and advanced experimental power systems desired.
POSITION: Research Engineer, #09-058
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/17/2008
COMPENSATION: $50,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research and development.
The EERC is looking for a chemical engineer with at renewable energy production
technologies and who is interested in pursuing an exciting, fast-paced research
position. This individual would be led by a project manager or principal investigator
and will contribute to the success through engineering and design functions
as related to conversion of coal or biomass to fuels, chemicals and energy.
Specific assignments may include process and equipment design through the use
of engineering calculations, drawings and process simulators for processes
related to gasification/pyrolysis, combustion, and emission control. The position
will also involve providing engineering support on a variety of advanced pilot
systems for testing and developing alternative fuels and energy forms. The
successful candidate would support these development efforts by performing
the following essential functions: contributing both to the design and hands-on
fabrication of experimental equipment and overseeing or operating that equipment,
helping to prepare research proposals, interpreting data, writing reports and
papers, presenting project results to clients, and presenting papers at national
and international conferences. Travel will be required. For more information
about the EERC, visit our Web site at www.undeerc.org.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
with an extensive knowledge of reaction chemistry and transformations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare experimental plans and technical reports.
• Proven interest in this type of alternative and advanced energy and fuels
research.
• Ability to perform field testing in remote areas for up to several weeks
at a time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Academic or work related experience in coal or biomass gasification/combustion.
•
Familiarity with CO²capture technologies.
• Renewable or alternative fuels and energy development in general.
• Process simulation using software (Aspen Tech or Chem CAD).
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer – Fuels,#09-057
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/17/2008
COMPENSATION: $50,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in the areas of energy and environmental research
and development. The EERC is looking for a scientist or engineer who has an
active interest in developing alternative fuels from biomass or coal. This
individual would work mostly in process engineering and data reduction as related
to conversion of biomass, triacylglycerides, biomass-derived sugars, or coal
to fuels and other value-added chemicals and products. The successful candidate
would perform the following essential functions: contribute both to the design
and hands-on fabrication of experimental process equipment, devise experimental
plans at the laboratory and pilot scale, oversee pilot equipment and technicians,
operate experimental equipment, interpret research data, write reports and
journal publications, present project results to clients, present papers at
national and international conferences, and assist in preparing research proposals
for further funding. The position has an opportunity for growing into a management
role, overseeing a research team. Some travel required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical
engineering or other scientific or engineering degrees that, in combination
with work or research experience, fit this position.
• Strong interest and some academic, post-doc academics, or industry-related
experience directly or indirectly related to:
1. Coal or biomass-to-liquids technology development,
2. Fischer-Tropsch methods for fuel production.
3. Coal or biomass gasification or pyrolysis as a precursor to fuel development.
4. General use of biomass feedstocks in chemical processing and fuel conversion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing experimental plans and technical
reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in team settings and with commercial and
industrial clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Innovative insight or skill in the design and fabrication of experimental
chemical
process systems.
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer – Power, #09-056
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/12/2008
COMPENSATION: $50,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in the areas of energy and environmental research
and development. The EERC is looking for a scientist or engineer who has an
active interest in designing and developing power systems that use biomass
and coal. The EERC is looking for an engineer or scientist with some design
or process experience that could assist research projects aimed at efficient
and low-cost conversion of coal or biomass to heat, electricity, and synthetic
gas for potential conversion to fuel. Specific assignments may include designing
processes and creating engineering drawings for equipment and processes related
to gasification and pyrolysis of coal or biomass. Process design will be aimed
at optimizing syngas chemistry and developing purification methods, plus designing
and devising thermocatalytic reactors for conversion of syngas and thermochemical
process products to energy fuels, and chemicals. The position will also involve
providing engineering support on a variety of advanced pilot systems for testing
and developing alternative fuels and energy forms. The successful candidate
would support these development efforts by performing the following essential
functions: contributing both to the design and hands-on fabrication of experimental
equipment and overseeing or operating that equipment, helping to prepare research
proposals, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, presenting project
results to clients, and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
The position has an excellent opportunity for growth into managing a group
engineers, scientists, and technicians. Some travel required. For more information
about the EERC, visit our Web site at www.undeerc.org.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
with mechanical design strengths.
• Academic or employment experience in one or more of the following;
1. Coal or biomass-gasification;
2. Pyrolysis of coal or biomass
3. Hydrogen production, reforming, separation, storage, dispensing distributing
and materials issues.
4. Renewable or alternative fuels and energy development in general.
5. Synthetic gas cleanup.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and proven interest in this
type of alternative and advanced energy and fuels research.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Innovative insight or skill in the design, mechanical drawing, and fabrication
of gasifiers and advanced experimental power systems desired.
POSITION: Database Programmer, #09-049
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/10/2008
COMPENSATION: $34,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Create databases, develop complex queries, views, triggers and functions for
various applications and processes. Develop and maintain existing reports
using Crystal Reports and other products. Create dashboards utilizing pivot
tables and cube analysis within Excel. Maintain and monitor scheduled database
jobs. Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary changes.
Perform periodic system audits. Research and implement new technologies to
improve business processes. Work with the Marketing Department to utilize
new technology to enhance web site functionality. Serve as resource to provide
training for student web designers. Assist in development and planning of
new databases. Develop methods for integrating different products so they
work properly together, such as creating interfaces between programs to share
data. Applications may include: THD, Odyssey, Micro’s, Application
Extender, Dining Database, CS Gold, PeopleSoft. Serve as the main point of
contact for all database applications. Maintain appropriate documentation
of administrative computing procedures, customization and time-lines. Develop
manuals and guides for technicians and users. The Database Programmer reports
directly to the Residence Services Director of Finance & Technology and
also to the ODNA Network Administrator and will mentor student technicians
on some projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business
Administration or Engineering with course work in Database Programming.
•
Associate’s degree and two years direct experience in lieu of Bachelor’s
degree may be substituted.
• One year of related work experience or internship and extensive experience
required.
•
Valid driver’s license
• Requires Java, Linux, Crystal Reports, SQL, PHP, MS Access and HTML skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
POSITION: Radar Engineer, #09-047
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/10/2008
COMPENSATION: $65,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The duties of the position will include evaluating existing phased array radar
systems exploring trade-offs between different radar system designs for the
purpose of risk mitigation involving unmanned aircraft, and providing technical
and engineering system maintenance for phased array radar systems and dual-polarimetric
Doppler radar systems. Radar duties include systematic calibration checks,
radar upgrades, hardware maintenance, troubleshooting when problems arise,
system administration of radar computers, and assisting with radar operations
when necessary. Essential functions: Conduct Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
research in relation to phased array radar systems. Evaluate existing phased
array radar systems. Maintain radar systems used in UA risk mitigation as
well as atmospheric science applications. Prepare technical notes and technical
reports associated with research activities. Preparation of weekly, monthly,
and annual reports summarizing UA research activities Provide outreach to
the university and research community on phased array radar risk mitigation
applications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Radar systems experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Radar system maintenance experience.
• Doppler weather radar systems experience.
• Phased array radar systems.
POSITION: Space Operations Analyst, #09-040
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/12/2008
COMPENSATION: $45,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
New space project position located in Grand Forks. Lead Operations Analyst
for command and control of the Agricultural Camera, a multispectral, UND-built
instrument to be launched on the International Space Station in Fall 2008.
Recruit train, and manage a student team of operators. Follow NASA protocols
and procedures and develop online operational planning products. Direct commanding
efforts to acquire ground imagery in response to end user (farmers, ranchers,
educators) requests. Evaluate telemetry, assess system status, and resolve
flight and ground system problems as needed (24/7 availability via pager,
cell, and/or in person is required). Direct image processing activities to
generate data products and deliver to end users, ensuring data request fulfillment.
Other duties as assigned. See www.umac.org/sensors/agcam/ for more information
about the Agricultural Camera.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A wide range of backgrounds and experience will be considered.
• B.S. in a technical field.
• Experience in real-time control operations.
• Ability to train and mentor entry-level personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• M.S. in a technical field.
• Interest and experience in space projects.
• Skills in one or more of the following:
• Space system operations; remote sensing image analysis; information technology.
POSITION: Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer, #08-385
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/29/2008 or open until filled
COMPENSATION: $55,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Develop administrative and fiscal strategies to meet the short and long range
strategic goals of the UND Athletic Department within NDUS, UND, and NCAA
guidelines. Forecasts financial needs for the department, makes recommendations
on policies, procedures and allocations, interprets and communicates UND,
SBHE and NCAA policies and procedures necessary to inform Athletic Director
and senior leadership team for decision making. Responsible for completion
of accurate and timely financial reports. Forecasts and monitors key revenue
streams. Coordinates budget planning and development. Provides leadership
and guidance to insure responsible use and management of resources within
approved budgets Draws on knowledge, experience, professional contacts, and
skills to capitalize on opportunities and options for UND Athletics to optimize
business operations. Serves as direct liaison to Budget Office, Human Resources,
Payroll, Accounting Services, Internal Auditing and other institutional administrative
offices as necessary. Develops and maintains strong working relationships
with representatives from the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Alerus Center and
the UND Alumni Foundation. Facilitates discussions, provides data/information
and works with campus administrative departments to insure informed resource
allocations, budget monitoring, and financial administration and reporting.
Provides leadership in development, implementation and utilization of performance
measures and departmental reporting. Develops administrative systems and
methods necessary to provide maximum business/financial operational efficiency.
Manages all internal accounting, including property acquisition and control,
all bids and contract negotiations, cash receipts from sports, special events,
and facility usage, accounts payable and receivable, grants-in-aid, trade-out
utilization fund transfers and travel. Establishes and monitors internal
fiscal controls of all financial operations for UND Athletics. Directs the
Office of Athletic Business Operations. Member of the athletic senior management
team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelors’ degree.
• Three years of administrative experience.
• Skill in budget preparation and management.
• Develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Knowledge of standard or fund accounting principles, methods and applications.
• Experience with accounts receivable, accountable and cash management
procedures.
• Supervisory experience including training staff. And scheduling work
assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters degree.
• Intercollegiate athletics business experience.
• CPA or CMA.
POSITION: Database Administrator (re-advertised), #08-380
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/10/2008
COMPENSATION: $40,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Database Administration team is responsible for operational activities
related to the administration of computerized databases, including their
definition, organization, security, efficiency, and documentation. The DBA
team reviews, installs, tests, tunes, and customizes when necessary databases
or database-related software. Additional responsibilities include problem
determination and resolution and training and support of database users with
respect to database-specific activities. The DBA team is expected to keep
up with new technology and look for ways it can be implemented to enhance
our environment. This position will be supervised by a Senior Database Administrator
and will work as a team member with other database administrators and application
administrators.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Accounting Mathematics or a
related field (will accept the equivalency with lesser degrees and directly
related experience)
• Three years experience in database administration, systems analysis,
etc
• Experience with Oracle database
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills with programming languages, OS, metadata,
data models
• Will work variable hours and occasional nights and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Oracle 10g
• Experience with Oracle application server and Oracle Enterprise Manager
Grid Control
• Experience with Oracle database clustering, RAC, and ASM
• PeopleSoft Student Administration or Campus Solutions
POSITION: Head of Faculty Services, #08-357
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The University of North Dakota School of Law (http://www.und.nodak.edu), a
member of the AALS since 1910, is over a century old and is the state’s
sole law school. As such, it plays a vital role in the legal life of both
North Dakota and the Upper Midwest region. The Thormodsgard Law Library (http://www.und.nodak.edu/Library)
is housed in a separate and modern four-story building that is connected
to the School of Law. The library collection contains more than 321,000 volumes,
including 160,000 volume equivalents on microform, and a growing electronic
resources collection. The Chester Fritz Library (http://www.library.und.edu),
which houses the main University of North Dakota library collection, and
the Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences (http://undmedlibrary.org),
are both located near the School of Law. These libraries complement the law
library collection and facilitate interdisciplinary research.
Duties to include: Initiate, coordinate, and actively promote library programs and services to the School of Law faculty; provide instruction and support in the use of educational technologies; provide reference and research services for faculty and students; conduct both group and one-on-one instructional sessions for faculty and students; develop user education programs, training and instructional materials; develop web site content; participate in formal and informal legal research instruction; prepare print and electronic research aids and collection guides; and participate in collection development. Train and supervise student reference assistants.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• MLS from an ALA accredited program or JD from ABA accredited program
• Ability to relate well to faculty and students
• Strong service orientation
• Strong supervisory and managerial skills
• Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hold both JD and MLS degrees
• 3-5 years professional experience in academic law libraries
•
Experience with Web 2.0 technologies, course management software, LexisNexis® and
Westlaw®
POSITION: Project Manager – Technology Commercialization, #08-352
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is seeking a highly self-motivated
technology commercialization manger to create new business from EERC technologies
and provide detailed market research as well as rigorous financial and industry
due diligence. The EERC is an international leader in energy and environmental
research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and
the world. The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Intellectual
Property Management and Technology Commercialization and is to be part of a
dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team responsible for transferring
EERC technologies into both new business ventures and existing companies. As
a critical member of the team, this individual will have responsibilities that
include researching and evaluating potential investment opportunities, performing
detailed technical and industry due diligence, structuring transactions and
interfacing with investors, developing leads for EERC technologies, monitoring
portfolio companies, and creating and maintaining relationships with EERC clients.
Travel will be required. Please provide a cover letter and resume. For more
information regarding the EERC, visit the EERC’s web site at www.undeerc.org.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong technical combination of technical and business skills
• MBA or other postgraduate qualification
• Proven relevant industry and consulting experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience building financial models and staring new ventures, business
development, and managing small teams
• Background in energy and environmental sector
• Proven track record in commercialization technology our of a research
environment
POSITION: Research Engineer, #08-331
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $50,000+/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research and development.
The EERC is looking for an engineer with strong design experience, who also
has an active interest in hydrogen production technologies and air pollution
control technologies and wants to pursue a high-risk, fast-paced research position.
This individual will work with one or more project managers or principal investigators
to contribute to the success of projects that could include process engineering
and design as related to conversion of fossil fuels to hydrogen. The individual
will also work in the areas of mercury/CO2/particulate matter control and CO2
capture and separation. Specific assignments may include designing or refining
processes, analyzing test data, operating pilot-scale test equipment and creating
engineering drawings for equipment and processes related to hydrogen production
and emission control. The position will involve providing engineering support
on a variety of advanced pilot systems for testing and developing hydrogen
generation technologies and emission control technologies. The successful candidate
will support these development efforts by performing the following essential
functions: contributing both to the design and hands-on fabrication of experimental
equipment and overseeing or operating that equipment, helping to prepare research
proposals, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, presenting project
results to clients, and presenting papers at national and international conferences.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering
or chemical engineering or related field. Must have excellent interpersonal
skills.
• Requires the ability to prepare experimental plans and technical reports
and prove an interest in this type of research. Requires shift work and some
travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a specified field is preferred. Academic or work related
experience is preferred 1) process design and refinement; 2) design of high
temperature piping and pressure vessels; 3) hydrogen production, reforming,
separation, storage, dispensing, distributing, and materials issues; or 4)
mechanical design, including 3D CAD design. Innovative insight or skill in
the design, mechanical drawing, and fabrication of experimental process systems
desired.
POSITION: SW Clinical Campus Librarian – Bismarck, #08-322
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $38,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position has two components: outreach for the medical and health programs
of UND, and assistant librarian for the Medcenter One Health Library in Bismarck.
The position is located at Medcenter One in Bismarck. Responsibilities for
outreach include: provide library user education services to UND School of
Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) faculty, residents, and students on the
Southwest Clinical Campus in Bismarck, including curriculum-related bibliographic
and information retrieval instruction. Develop and deliver library outreach
services to UND SMHS clinical faculty, residents, and students and UND College
of Nursing students and faculty in the southwest quadrant of the state. Develop
and deliver library outreach services to non-affiliated health professionals
in the southwest quadrant of the state, including instruction in locating
and effectively utilizing information resources for patient care. Promote
the use of library and electronic resources to health consumers through partnerships
with public libraries, community-based organizations, and other organizations.
Assist in developing content for the website of the UND Library of the Health
Sciences. Responsibilities for the Medcenter One Health Library include:
provide reference and information services to clientele of the Medcenter
One Health Library, including literature searching and research assistance.
Assist in managing circulation services, acquisitions, maintenance of the
print and electronic collections, and cataloging.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library
Association accredited program
• 2 years professional library experience
• Demonstrated teaching ability and knowledge of instructional design
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of computer and information technology
• Knowledge of information literacy concepts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Professional experience in a health sciences or academic library
• Knowledge of health information resources
• Strong database searching skills
• Academic background in life sciences
• Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Experience with providing outreach and liaison services to affiliated
and unaffiliated
users
POSITION: Senior Research Advisor, #08-299
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $ 85,000+/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Pursue your dreams at
the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), an international leader
in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients from
throughout the United States and the world. The EERC is looking for an experienced,
aggressive, scientifically trained, market-oriented individual to enhance
current research programs and build new programs. The essential functions
of this senior-level position are to provide program management on projects
with a dynamic, integrated, interdisciplinary research team of scientists
and engineers involved in water resource-related research including water
reclamation, water conservation, flood control and mitigation, climate change
research, drought planning and mitigation, groundwater remediation, wastewater
treatment, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; and to plan, develop, market,
and conduct programmatic efforts in water resource-related research on a
regional, national, and international scale. Travel will be required. For
more information, please check the EERC’s website at www.undeerc.org.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a water resource related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in water resource management with a
demonstrated track record of developing successful proposals, writing technical
papers,
and presenting research findings: and developing new business relationships
or offerings and presenting business and financial results to investors and
other stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make sound business
decisions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree and demonstrated experience in dealing with water management
issues in the energy industry
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer, #08-290
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $50,000 plus/year
Upon successful completion of the initial probation period, an employee may
be eligible for a salary adjustment up to three percent. Comprehensive fringe
benefit package that includes full health insurance coverage for single or
family plans, retirement plan and much more is provided. A complete summary
of benefits for staff employees may be seen at: http://www.und.edu/dept/payroll/webforms/Summary-Staff.pdf.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC),
an international leader in energy and environmental research and development.
The EERC is looking for an engineer or scientist with strong design experience,
who also has an active interest in fossil or renewable energy production
technologies and who is interested in pursuing an exciting, fast-paced research
position. This individual would work for a project manager or principal investigator
and contribute to the success of projects that could include process engineering
and design as related to conversion of coal or biomass to fuels, chemicals,
and energy. Specific assignments may include designing processes and creating
engineering drawings for equipment and processes related to gasification
and pyrolysis of coal or biomass. Process design will be aimed at optimizing
syngas chemistry and developing purification methods, plus designing and
devising thermocatalytic reactors for conversion of syngas and thermochemical
process products to fuels and chemicals. The position will also involve providing
engineering support on a variety of advanced pilot systems for testing and
developing alternative fuels and energy forms. The successful candidate would
support these development efforts by performing the following essential functions:
contributing both to the design and hands-on fabrication of experimental
equipment and overseeing or operating that equipment, helping to prepare
research proposals, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, presenting
project results to clients, and presenting papers at national and international
conferences.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current UND employees may receive first consideration.
•
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or industrial technology
with chemistry strengths, or chemical engineering with mechanical design strengths.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare experimental plans
and technical reports
• Proven interest in this type of alternative and advanced energy and fuels
research
• Ability to occasional perform field testing in remote areas for up to
several weeks at a time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Innovative insight or skill in the design, mechanical drawing, and fabrication
of experimental process systems
• Academic or work-related experience in
o Coal or biomass gasification or gas-to-liquids technology development
o Design or construction of high-temperature or pressurized processing equipment
o Hydrogen production, reforming, separation, storage, dispensing, distributing,
and materials issues
o Renewable or alternative fuels and energy development in general
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer, #08-231
DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $80,000+/year
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader conducting projects for clients from throughout
the United States and the world. The EERC is looking for an aggressive, scientifically
trained, and market-oriented individual to enhance current research projects
and build future programs. This position will contribute to the success of
the organization by performing the following essential functions: designing
and overseeing effective experiments as a principal investigator, researching
literature, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, presenting project
results to clients, presenting papers at international conferences, preparing
proposals, and interacting with industry and government organizations.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Requires a bachelors degree in engineering or relevant scientific field, advanced
degree preferred and education or experience in the field of petroleum or
reservoir engineering with a focus on one of the following: 1) secondary
or tertiary oil recovery, 2) reservoir modeling, or 3) separation and transportation
of CO2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate activities
with varied entities essential. Some travel is required.
POSITION: Research Scientist, #08-230
DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $40,000+/year
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting
projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC offers
opportunities to people with an exceptional work attitude, dedication to high
professional standards, and commitment to personal development. We are looking
for experienced, aggressive, scientifically trained, and market-oriented individuals
to contribute to the success of the organization by performing the following
essential functions: evaluating the potential for carbon dioxide storage in
geologic formations, interacting with industry and government organizations,
researching literature, interpreting data, writing reports and papers, and
presenting project results to clients. Travel is required.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Requires a bachelors degree in geology, geological engineering, or related
field with a demonstrated interested of petroleum exploration and production
or sedimentary geology and stratigraphy. Strong quantitative and qualitative
assessment capabilities are also required. Excellent interpersonal skills
are a must. Prefer working knowledge of western North American petroleum
geology and experience in the area of geologic storage of carbon dioxide
and carbon dioxide-based enhanced oil recovery technologies.
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer, #08-226
DEADLINE Open until filled
SALARY: $60,000+/year
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting
projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC has
several openings for individuals with demonstrated interest or experience in
process chemistry, engineering and chemical synthesis as related to developing
advanced catalytic technology and thermochemical conversion technologies for
coal or other hydrocarbons such as biomass to fuels and chemicals. These positions
will involve the design and operation of bench-, pilot-, and demonstration-scale
experiments, process scale-up, and determining commercialization pathways of
processes and process improvements. The researchers will prepare proposals,
manage projects, interact with industry and government organizations to promote
research projects and garner support, direct cutting-edge research including
concept development and demonstration, write technical reports and papers,
and give formal technical presentations. In addition, the work will include
preparation of technical reports and journal articles, presentations at national
and international technical meetings and to clients, and the independent preparation
of research proposals to both government and commercial funding sources. Some
travel will be required.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Requires the minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering or chemistry. Must
have experience or a strong interest in the area of fuel development from
a variety of feedstock. Requires the ability to generate ideas for fuel process
development and expertise in one or more of the following: chemical process
development and scale-up. Catalytic process development, thermal analysis,
extraction and analysis or organic mixtures, analytical methods development,
thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and chromatography. Requires experience
in writing winning proposals, performing successful experiments and managing
projects. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Requires experience in
writing technical reports and papers, presenting research findings and interacting
with fellow researchers and business clients. Preference will be given to
individuals with demonstrated experience in developing and optimizing catalytic
reactions and processes for converting biomass, vegetable oils , coal, and
other organic feedstock into liquid fuels and hydrogen.
POSITION: Research Scientist/Engineer, #08-225
DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $40,000+/year
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research. Successful
candidates wilt be part of a dynamic, integrated, interdisciplinary team of
scientists and engineers involved in environmental and energy research. The
EERC is looking for self-motivated, ambitious, scientifically trained, and
market-oriented individuals to enhance current projects and build future programs.
All positions at the EERC must contribute to the success of the organization
by performing the following essential functions: preparing proposals, interacting
with industry and government organizations, researching literature, designing
and conducting effective experiments as a principal investigator, performing
calculations and interpreting data, writing technical reports and papers, and
presenting information. Functions of the position include working with hydrogen
systems, renewable fuels, advanced energy systems, and emission measurement
and control. Work will include designing and building experimental systems,
planning and conducting experimental tests, conceptual process design, data
reduction, and preparing and presenting technical reports. Occasional shift
work, field testing, and travel are required.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Requires a B.S. or M.S. degree in chemical or similar engineering, chemistry
or equivalent. Will consider candidates who meet education requirements prior
to start date. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will
be given to candidates who can demonstrate specific experience (including
through co-op or internship) or focused course work related to renewable
fuels development, speciality chemical processes, hydrogen production and
processing gas cleanup, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, gasification, or related
catalytic process development. Some experience in one of the following is
desirable: conducting research experiments, data reduction, technical presentations
and writing reports.
POSITION: Senior Research Manager,#08-135
DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $70,000+/year
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
This position is located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), an international leader in energy and environmental research and
technology commercialization, conducting projects for clients throughout
the United States and the world. The EERC is looking for a self-motivated,
experienced, and market-oriented senior engineer or scientist with experience
managing technical projects and personnel. The position will oversee current
projects and build future programs in one or more areas related to the production
of heat, electricity, motor vehicle and jet fuels, hydrogen, and chemicals
using both fossil-based (i.e., coal, gas, methanol, etc.) or renewable (biomass,
ethanol) feedstocks in advanced conversion systems. These managers must contribute
to the success of the EERC by performing the following essential functions:
preparing proposals to both government and commercial funding sources; interacting
with industry and government organizations; managing research program areas,
projects, and personnel; writing technical reports and papers; giving formal
technical presentations; and supervising research personnel. Some travel
will be required.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical
engineering, or equivalent degree in combination with scientific or engineering
training that brings expertise to managing projects in energy production and
emission control. Advanced degrees are preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience
is required in the broad topic areas that include advanced conversion and environmental
control technologies as related to the production of heat, electricity, transportation
fuels, and hydrogen and other chemicals using fossil fuels or biomass. Experience
in proposal presentation and a proven record of obtaining government or commercial
funding for research findings are essential. Must have excellent interpersonal
skills. Candidates must show a strong ability in writing technical reports
and papers and an interest and ability in conducting oral presentation to market
and publicize research results and technologies. Prefer candidates with work-related
experience in oil refining, biomass or coal conversion to power and chemicals
and advanced systems for hydrogen production.