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Location

This position is located at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Summary

Scalable Thermal Energy Engineering Laboratory (STEEL)

The STEEL is directed by Prof. Shannon Yee, that focuses on developing thermal energy conversion technologies. The primary area of research is around cutting edge university problem-driven research that improves the human condition.

STEEL | Energy Engineering

The STEEL invites applications for research faculty positions as Senior Research Engineer or Scientist. The primary research responsibilities of the faculty shall be program management and execution of large cutting edge university problem-driven research. The initial assignment for this position will be under the supervision of Prof. Shannon Yee.

This position vacancy is an open title/rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

( https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines )

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:
Creating proposals, work scopes, and applying for federal, industry, and philanthropic projects.

Managing and executing the work scope of active federal agency, industry, and philanthropic projects, including interfacing with program managers and collaborators, creating and delivering high-quality presentations and reports.

Mentoring undergraduate researchers, graduate student researchers, and postdocs.

Working with professors across Georgia Tech in delivering on the work scopes.

Authoring progress reports, and final deliverables for sponsored projects.

Fostering research collaborations within and external to Georgia Tech.

Required Qualifications

Senior Research Engineer/Scientist

A Doctoral degree in science/engineering or related field, and four (4) years of relevant research experience after completion of a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. degree is preferred for Research Engineer or a Research Scientist title.

Contact Information

Applicants may direct any questions if they may have to: Johnieda Merritt at: Johnieda.Merritt@me.gatech.edu or Shannon Yee at @shannon.yee@me.gatech.edu

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Background Check

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