Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

Overview

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a collaborative and innovative environment that supports student and institutional success. Florida Poly provides a small campus setting where students form connections with faculty and peers while pursuing high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

The Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research (FIPR) Institute at Florida Polytechnic University invites applications and nominations for a Chemical Processing Research Director position. The Director will report to FIPR Institute's Senior Director of Research and lead research and development projects with a focus on process water treatment and/or the utilization of phosphogypsum in relation to phosphate processing and fertilizer production. Projects may be internally funded, defined, or externally funded where the Principal Scientist plays a critical role in securing funding.

The Director will collaborate with environmental engineering faculty in research grants applications and research projects. Candidates are preferred to hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, mineral processing, environmental engineering, or physical sciences, with eight or more years of relevant experience in the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

• Identify R&D needs related to the phosphate industry and Florida Poly's environmental programs and develop initiatives to address those needs.

• Collaborate with phosphate industry partners and Florida Poly faculty to define and execute research programs.

• Prepare and submit grant proposals for federal and industrial funding opportunities.

• Conduct research on the treatment of acidic wastewater and the beneficial use of phosphogypsum.

• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publication.

• Supervise research staff and manage project deliverables.

• In-depth knowledge of inorganic chemistry, chemical engineering unit operations, chemical engineering modeling (e.g., ASPEN), thermodynamics, phosphoric acid manufacturing and fertilizer production, waste utilization, and separation technologies.

• Ability to interpret data, design research programs, and perform experimental work; interest in separation technologies including S-L separation, solvent extraction and ion exchange, waste recovery and reuse, membrane and nanotechnology in water treatment and materials separation, and recovery of valuable elements from wastes and byproducts.

• Strong writing and communication skills for research grant applications and technical papers.

• Master's degree in chemical engineering, mineral processing, environmental engineering, a closely related field, or a Master's degree in the physical sciences with five or more years of relevant experience in the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

• Ph.D. degree in the fields noted above and eight years of research experience.

• Criminal background check is required.

• Subject to Federal and State privacy regulations.

Normal

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; evenings/weekends may be required.

Target Hiring Salary: $80,000 – $90,000

Final date to receive applications Date: The position is open until filled.

In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following documents as attachments (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of Three References and their contact information

Note:

If any of these items are not included, you will not be considered for the position. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist.

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