Research Scientist - College of Engineering

About the role

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Scientist to support innovative research focused on advancing sustainable and efficient energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research related to energy systems engineering modeling, including but not limited to: Life cycle assessment, Technoeconomic analysis, Optimization, Statistical analysis, Machine learning techniques, Generative AI techniques.
• Support research planning, literature analysis, and development of research methodologies.
• Conduct computational modeling, simulations, and advanced data analysis to support research objectives.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and contribute to scholarly dissemination of research findings.
• Aid in proposal planning, development, and writing to support future research initiatives.
• Identify and establish new research thrusts related to energy systems.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior researchers by providing guidance on research activities, technical approaches, and best practices.
• Teach computational methodologies, programming/modeling best practices, and simulation workflows related to ongoing projects.
• Participate actively in laboratory activities, including research meetings, group meetings, and collaborative discussions.
• Afford support for the management and execution of ongoing research projects, including coordination of timelines, deliverables, and research activities.
• Afford assistance in identifying and establishing new research thrusts related to energy systems.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge related to energy systems analysis.
• Strong technical writing and research design skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and analyze complex technical information.
• Ability to mentor and support junior researchers.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple research activities effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D.) in Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

• Experience and knowledge related to energy systems analysis.
• Strong technical writing and research design skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and analyze complex technical information.
• Ability to mentor and support junior researchers.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple research activities effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research-focused environment.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 | Annually