Assistant Research Professor/Assistant Research Scientist

College Park, MD, United States

Posting Details Posting Details Position Number: 01130402

Title: Assistant Research Professor/Assistant Research Scientist

Functional Title: Assistant Research Professor/Assistant Research Scientist

Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con

Applicant Search Category: Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

Unit: ENGR-Mechanical Engineering

Hiring Range Minimum:

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Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position: A Professional Track Research Faculty role (Assistant Research Professor or Assistant Research Scientist) position is available in Dr. Katrina Groth’s Systems Risk and Reliability Analysis (SyRRA) lab in the University of Maryland’s Center for Risk and Reliability (CRR). The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher with expertise in hydrogen safety, systems safety, risk analysis, or reliability data collection and a desire to lead projects with direct impact on the rollout of hydrogen energy technologies. This position is intended for experienced researchers looking to build a long-term career in applied engineering research.

The SyRRA lab and CRR are housed within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, home to the top Reliability Engineering graduate program in the U.S. The SyRRA lab conducts rigorous basic and applied research into quantitative risk assessment and decision making under uncertainty for complex engineering systems. Primary application areas are energy systems, including hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure and natural gas pipelines.

The candidate will lead existing projects in the area of hydrogen safety and quantitative risk assessment (QRA), and will also work with the PI to propose new directions. On any given day, the selected applicant may be asked to: Work with a team of engineers, researchers and graduate students designing reliability databases, building probabilistic models, and conducting quantitative risk assessments on energy systems

Manage research funded by the federal government, national laboratories, and industry

Prepare presentations, reports, and scholarly publications to communicate research results and solicit feedback from external sponsors and stakeholders

Coordinate workshops and meetings with hydrogen industry experts, system designers, and research sponsors to facilitate exchange of data and information.

Minimum Qualifications: Education:

Ph.D. in engineering with expertise in one of the following disciplines: Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.

Experience:

Past experience managing a technical team or directing and training junior researchers (e.g., graduate students).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency preparing high-impact visual presentations, written reports, and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate engineering information to a variety of audiences.

Strong publication or funding record demonstrating original thinking and ability to conduct impactful research.

Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: QRA, PRA, PHA, Hazop, FMEA, Bayesian Networks.

Preferences: Preferences: Experience writing proposals.

Experience with fire modeling or CFD.

Experience managing projects or familiarity with project management techniques in team context.

Familiarity with one or more types of hydrogen technologies and/or applications.

Proof of eligibility to work in the USA.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information: Interested applicants should assemble the following into a single PDF: Cover letter

CV

Research and teaching statement

Names and contact information for three references.

Send package to Dr. Katrina Groth ( [email protected] ) and copy [email protected] with subject line “SyRRA Lab Application”.

This is a 12-month, full-time position with a one year contract that may be renewed for additional years if warranted by ongoing lab needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. For best consideration, please apply by {3 weeks from posting date}.

Posting Date: 01/13/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date 01/30/2023

Physical Demands Traditional office environment.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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