Assistant Research Professor

Assistant Research Professor

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Work type : Full-Time

Location : Other - See posting for details

Categories : Drexel University, Office of Research & Innovation

Job Summary

The C&J Nyheim Plasma Institute (NPI) at Drexel University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track assistant research professor position in Plasma Engineering. The successful candidate will assist on grant-funded projects with investigators at NPI and create their own independent line of research. This is a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor with yearly approvals based on available funding and satisfactory performance. Candidates for this position must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemcial Engineering, or closely related fields and have expertise and research experience in the following : Gliding arc discharges, plasma assisted tar reformation, and plasma assisted water decontamination (for eg : PFAS). The start date for the position is September 11, , or as soon as the position is filled.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to analysis and writing of manuscripts.
• Assist in execution and project management of research projects.
• Assist in supervision and training of undergraduate and graduate research assistants, as well as laboratory technicians working at NPI.
• Perform experiments for research projects such as plasma assisted tar reformation, and plasma assisted water decontamination.
• Engage in development of scaled up plasma discharge systems for energy and environmental applications.
• Assist in management of assigned lab facility at the Nyheim Plasma Institute.
• Write extramural grant proposals.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of prior research experience or graduate studies in the following areas : Applications of gliding arc discharges

Plasma assisted tar reformation

Plasma assisted water decontamination etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Studies in the following areas : Applications of gliding arc discharges

Plasma assisted water decontamination etc.

Physical Demands

Location

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s or

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV / resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised : Sep 10 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Dec 10 Eastern Standard Time