University of North Dakota
Open-Rank Research Professor, Chemical Engineering, Non-Tenure Track
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Open-Rank Research Professor, Chemical Engineering, Non-Tenure Track
Job no:
497115 Work type:
Full-time Faculty Location:
Grand Forks, ND (UND Grand Forks campus) Categories:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
$85,000-130,000+ depending on experience, plus annual Administrative Stipend, 12‑month contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position To identify and attract project opportunities and support for research initiatives by actively pursuing state, federal and private sector funding, and to provide administrative and strategic leadership of the Center for Process Engineering Research (CPER), manage its personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Identify and attract project opportunities and support for research initiatives by actively pursuing state, federal and private sector funding.
Administrative and strategic leadership of the Center for Process Engineering Research.
Management and coordination of personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources necessary for effective Center operations.
Execute an externally funded research portfolio as an individual PI or project manager that integrates Center research staff/faculty and graduate student research and graduate student advising, contributing to the academic and research missions of CEM and UND.
Broad knowledge of chemical process engineering as a technical field and its application to areas of CPER strengths, including critical minerals and materials, carbon management and advanced fuels, and battery materials and technologies.
Deep experience with techno‑economic analysis.
Experience with lifecycle analysis and various process simulation tools, such as AspenPlus.
PhD in chemical engineering or closely related discipline.
Documented and proven record of securing external research funding and managing large multidisciplinary research teams ($1+ million projects with external collaborators).
Experience in collaborating with industry and small businesses/startups.
Experience working with graduate and undergraduate students.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Full Professor candidates must meet the school/college/university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise. Full Professor candidates must also have national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Demonstration of progressive leadership accomplishments in an academic/research organization.
Specific experience in being awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Experience with intellectual property development, demonstrated by issued or pending patents or invention disclosures with appropriate entities (e.g., a University technology transfer office).
North Dakota energy industry knowledge and experience, and broad industry connections.
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
October 15, 2025
and include the following materials:
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled. Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Dan Laudal at daniel.laudal@und.edu.
Advertised:
17 Sep 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
Not specified in description
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497115 Work type:
Full-time Faculty Location:
Grand Forks, ND (UND Grand Forks campus) Categories:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
$85,000-130,000+ depending on experience, plus annual Administrative Stipend, 12‑month contract, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position To identify and attract project opportunities and support for research initiatives by actively pursuing state, federal and private sector funding, and to provide administrative and strategic leadership of the Center for Process Engineering Research (CPER), manage its personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Identify and attract project opportunities and support for research initiatives by actively pursuing state, federal and private sector funding.
Administrative and strategic leadership of the Center for Process Engineering Research.
Management and coordination of personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources necessary for effective Center operations.
Execute an externally funded research portfolio as an individual PI or project manager that integrates Center research staff/faculty and graduate student research and graduate student advising, contributing to the academic and research missions of CEM and UND.
Broad knowledge of chemical process engineering as a technical field and its application to areas of CPER strengths, including critical minerals and materials, carbon management and advanced fuels, and battery materials and technologies.
Deep experience with techno‑economic analysis.
Experience with lifecycle analysis and various process simulation tools, such as AspenPlus.
PhD in chemical engineering or closely related discipline.
Documented and proven record of securing external research funding and managing large multidisciplinary research teams ($1+ million projects with external collaborators).
Experience in collaborating with industry and small businesses/startups.
Experience working with graduate and undergraduate students.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Full Professor candidates must meet the school/college/university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise. Full Professor candidates must also have national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Demonstration of progressive leadership accomplishments in an academic/research organization.
Specific experience in being awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Experience with intellectual property development, demonstrated by issued or pending patents or invention disclosures with appropriate entities (e.g., a University technology transfer office).
North Dakota energy industry knowledge and experience, and broad industry connections.
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
October 15, 2025
and include the following materials:
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled. Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Dan Laudal at daniel.laudal@und.edu.
Advertised:
17 Sep 2025 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
Not specified in description
#J-18808-Ljbffr