Assistant Research Professor/Assistant Research Scientist

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

Unit : ENGR-Mechanical Engineering

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. 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.

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 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 :

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

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 :

• 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 Information :

Interested applicants should assemble the following into a single PDF :

• Cover letter
• 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

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

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