Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

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Chemical Processing Research Director - FIPR

The Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research (FIPR) Institute at Florida Polytechnic University seeks a Chemical Processing Research Director. The Director will report to the Senior Director of Research and lead research and development projects focused on process water treatment and the utilization of phosphogypsum in phosphate processing and fertilizer production. Projects include internally funded research and externally funded initiatives where the Director secures funding.

Collaboration with environmental engineering faculty on grant applications and research execution is also required. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, mineral processing, environmental engineering, or physical sciences, with at least eight years of experience relevant to the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

• Identify R&D needs related to the phosphate industry and Florida Polytechnic’s environmental programs and develop initiatives to address those needs.
• Collaborate with phosphate industry partners and 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.

• Working, 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.
• Capable of independent research data interpretation and analysis, research program design, and experimental skills appropriate to expertise in research. Interest in separation technologies such as S-L separation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, waste recovery and reuse, membrane and nanotechnology applications in water treatment, and materials separation for processing flow sheets that recover valuable elements from wastes and byproducts.
• Strong communication skills, particularly writing 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 and five or more years of experience relevant to the phosphate industry and/or water quality.

• Ph.D. degree in one of the above fields and 8 years of research experience.

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to Federal and State Privacy Regulations.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; evenings/weekends may be required.

$80,000 - $90,000

The position is open until filled.

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.