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Research Scientist / Research Assistant Professor / Research Associate Professor / Research Professor, College of Engineering

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Position Number: 6027289
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Engineering - Chemical

Research Scientist / Research Assistant Professor / Research Associate Professor / Research Professor, College of Engineering

R0146166
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, at the University of Nevada, Reno, is hiring multiple research scientists and non-tenure track faculty members at various levels, with positions available for an immediate start. Each senior level role builds upon the required qualifications and responsibilities of the previous level, with increasing expectations for research leadership, grant acquisition, and industry collaboration. All positions will report to Dr. Dev Chidambaram.

These positions are grant-funded with details as follows: (a) an electrochemist and/or spectroscopist to work on anode materials for reprocessing of used nuclear fuel funded by ARPA-e, (b) an electrochemist and/or spectroscopist to work on anode materials for electrochemical production of steel funded by ARPA-e, (c-d) one experimentalist and one computational scientist to work on characterization of lithium and other relevant materials in battery materials and battery recycling, funded by DOE.

Due to specific grants some positions may require U.S. Citizenship

The Research Scientist position focuses on conducting all aspects of research, including developing hypotheses, designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, writing reports and manuscripts, and presenting findings at conferences. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, assisting with day-to-day lab operations, and engaging with industry through research projects and partnerships. The emphasis is on experimental work, data analysis, and scientific reporting.

The Research Assistant Professor role expands on the responsibilities of a Research Scientist by including student supervision, mentoring, and the development of research proposals and publications. This position also involves contributing to new research ideas and collaborating with industry partners on applied research projects.

The Research Associate Professor position builds further by requiring leadership in grant writing and proposal submissions. This role is expected to secure new research funding, expand research initiatives, and strengthen industry collaborations. Along with supervising students, faculty members in this role will play a key part in growing the department's research impact.

The Research Professor role carries the highest level of responsibility, requiring expertise in securing large-scale grants and developing high-impact research programs. This position involves mentoring both students and junior scientists, leading strategic industry collaborations, and establishing high-level research partnerships. The position is expected to start partly self-supporting after the initial period.

Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience

Research Scientist

Master of Science (PhD preferred) in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgy, chemistry, or a related field with a strong understanding of electrochemistry and/or spectroscopy.

Research Assistant Professor

PhD with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Research Associate Professor

PhD with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

Research Professor

PhD with a minimum of 12 years of experience.

Compensation

Research Scientist

Research Assistant Professor

Research Associate Professor

Research Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty Engineering (twelve-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

"I had no idea the value of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future." - Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR!

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance - Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Reno is proud to be a university town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provide resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

College Information - College of Engineering

At the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno values its faculty and staff as key partners in the University's mission to provide outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs. Our dynamic, mid-sized college is interested in hiring faculty and staff whose goals are aligned with our mission to serve Nevada, the nation and the world by:

providing a state-of-the-art education.
conducting high-quality fundamental and applied research
engaging in high-impact outreach activities; and
fostering a culture of respect among students, faculty and staff.

Our research faculty is supported by an Engineering Research Office that helped the college garner $33 million in research awards in CY 2023. The college also offers training, professional development opportunities and resources to ensure your success.

We offer multiple bachelor's and graduate degrees and graduate certificates through our five departments:

Chemical & Materials Engineering.
Civil & Environmental Engineering.
Computer Science & Engineering.
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.

Each department has research focus areas; additionally, the College boasts several specialized research facilities supporting a wide range of innovative projects.

We are strategically located in a growing tech and manufacturing area, 10 miles from the Tahoe-Regional Industrial Center, 12-mile industrial park housing facilities for such tech companies as Tesla, Panasonic, Blockchain, Google, Jet.com and Switch. Just north of Reno is the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site, where researchers develop, test and deploy technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada also is on the forefront of battery technology, aerospace and defense, water technologies, manufacturing and logistics operations as well as research into sustainable energy sources.

For more information, please visit unr.edu/engineering.

Department Information - Chemical and Materials Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is a teaching and research unit on campus, spanning a wide range of research. Our research-active department has funding from a variety of federal agencies and industry and more information can be obtained at: https://www.unr.edu/cme

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application, the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Attach the following

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover letter with clear indication on which position (title) and project (a-d listed above) you would like to be considered and why, and how your experience has prepared you for the position you are applying for.

3) Research statement on what additional research you would be interested in developing (required for all positions except research scientist position)

4) Contact information for three professional references

5) Transcripts required for graduates within the last 5 years

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or hiring decisions has been made.

Posting Close Date
03/21/2025

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University's website.

University of Nevada, Reno

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.