Research Scientist - Senior

Research Scientist - Senior

Job ID: 11769
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: W.M. Keck Center

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Note: This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs highly advanced research work by overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research equipment within area of assigned responsibility. Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others especially in the area of data science and statistics.

Essential Functions

Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze large datasets generated from test artifacts, extracting meaningful insights to drive decision-making and product improvement.

Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and predictive models to identify patterns and trends in test data, contributing to the enhancement of product performance and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results, providing scientific expertise and guidance throughout the research process.

Apply data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively, creating informative reports and presentations for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in data science and statistics, continuously enhancing skills and knowledge to maintain a competitive edge in the field.

Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for data analysis and interpretation, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making within the organization.

Oversees, plans, develops, conducts, monitors, and analyzes research projects to include interpreting results, developing nonstandard tests, recommending technology-based solutions, or determining computational strategies; formulates and monitors long-range research objectives, programs, and priorities; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting current research.

Evaluates and reviews the scope and methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated; provides consultation and technical advice on research methods and techniques; works with researchers on the design and development of experiments and interpretation of results for research and teaching.

Develops and reviews policies and procedures used in conducting and administering research activities; develops quality assurance procedures and conducts quality assurance reviews on research projects; develops, improves, or customizes products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods; develops data models and databases; may develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.

Writes technical papers/reports and prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests; directs, coordinates, or advises personnel in test procedures.

Oversees the collection, compilation, and analyzing of research data for the preparation of reports and research findings; prepares reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes; prepares and provides presentations for professional organizations, governmental entities, and the public; communicates research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.

Ensures adherence to laboratory standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness; prepares and schedules equipment use during laboratory/research sessions; may diagnose equipment malfunctions, dismantle, and repair equipment; maintains laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoots malfunctions when needed; compiles and analyzes test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.

Trains users on the operation and data management of research equipment.

Participates in proposal writing and coordination for external funds for equipment acquisitions; may be a Principle Investigator or Co-Principle Investigator.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Keck Center-Specific Duties:

Leads laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) research projects within the Keck Center, including the Global Test Artifact Data Exchange Program (GTADExP) and the associated GTADExP Consortium, especially as it relates to data management and statistical analysis by applying data science expertise.

Becomes integrated into all research projects and promotes the use of statistics from cradle to grave of all experiments carried out by Keck Center researchers (both graduate students and staff).

Reports progress to the Keck Center Director and interfaces regularly with other directors to provide updates as needed.

Ensures that all practices within the Keck Center adhere to safety practices as outlined by EH&S, SDS sheets, and equipment vendors.

Leads a team of Keck Center student researchers by training them in equipment operation, data analysis, communications, and providing career mentoring as needed.

Leads the development of standard operation procedures and work instructions for LPBF and the associated characterization processes (metallography, XCT, SEM, optical microscopy, mechanical testing, etc.).

Operates laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) equipment, including but not limited to, powder handling, machine set up, part removal, post processing, and documentation of the work.

Identifies when something is not right in the LPBF process and works towards resolving the issue using data-driven approaches.

Implements his/her knowledge of standard components in an LPBF system and awareness of different powder deposition types, scanner types, and gas flow importance.

Operates materials testing and/or characterization equipment, analyzes data obtained, and interprets such data for publications, presentations, or other relevant communications.

Participates in LPBF equipment and software maintenance, ensuring it is up to date so that equipment is operational at all times.

Contributes to the oversight of Keck Center expenses to ensure findings and relays such information to the funding agency or to colleagues in a way that can be understood.

Leads LPBF research proposals, from initial concept development and submission to implementation.

Participates in networking activities to expand the Keck Center's reach and research funding opportunities. This includes traveling to conferences and/or equipment vendor sites.

Assists with additional LPBF communications (publications, media, agency, program collaborators, equipment/instrument vendors, industry, etc.)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: PhD

and

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities.

Applicants Should Demonstrate:

Ability to generate external funds to supplement/sustain a percentage of salary.

Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis.

Knowledge of measurement, testing, and evaluation.

Knowledge of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.

Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; be exposed to fumes or airborne powder particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold or extreme heat (non-weather related); radiation (works with high powered lasers); near risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The noise level for this work environment ranges from quiet conditions to loud noises.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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