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Position Title: Two Visiting Research Fellows for NCERC (FA24-017)\
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Location: Edwardsville, IL\
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Faculty Position FA24-017\
April 11th 2024\
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Position Title\
Two Visiting Research Fellows for NCERC\
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Hiring Unit\
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)\
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Job Description\
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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.\
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Graduates of the Research Fellowship Program will be qualified to work
in the biorenewables, brewing, specialty chemicals and refining
industries.\
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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:\
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A Visiting Research Fellow will gain experience through hands-on
assignments at the Pilot Plant in the following categories:\
Visiting Research Fellow will gain experience through hands-on
assignments in the following categories:\
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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\
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Minimum Qualifications\
Recent graduates of a bachelor\'s or master\'s program, or a 2-year
degree in a STEM field\
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Source of Funds\
lllinois Corn Growers Association, Sponsored Foundation Account\
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Salary\
\$30, 628 for a nine-month appointment\
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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\
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Application Deadline\
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
all positions are filled.\
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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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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity
employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants
for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability,
marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran\'s status.\
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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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