Assistant Research Professor

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, 2023, 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 a PhD or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• 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.
  
  
  
  
• Deep knowledge of plasma chemistry and plasma engineering is required.
• Established record of research in applications of gliding arc discharges, plasma assisted tar reformation, and plasma assisted water decontamination.
• Excellent record of collegiality and collaboration.
• Commitment to team-science and research collaboration.
• Evidence of innovative thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Studies in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Applications of gliding arc discharges
  • Plasma assisted tar reformation and;
  • Plasma assisted water decontamination etc.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• Other - See posting for details

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 Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

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.