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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

Application Deadline 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.

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 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.

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) including medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation. Benefits are administered through People First on behalf of the State of Florida.

Florida Poly offers retirement options including state plans and additional voluntary plans. More information is available through the university.

• Discounts & Perks

• Annual Leave

• Paid time off and holidays; accruals may apply per university policy.

• Sick Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special instructions regarding attachments: Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. An unofficial copy of degrees/transcripts is acceptable during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified evaluation service. All documents must be received by the closing date. This position may require a background check, potentially including a level II screening under applicable law.