University of Kentucky hiring Program Manager I/UK IDEA in Lexington, KY | LinkedIn (2024)

Posting Details

Job Title Program Manager I/UK IDEA

Requisition Number RE46921

Working Title Research Program Manager

Department Name 8H755:UK IDEA

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 50

Salary Range $81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required EducationPhD

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience6 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone

Physical RequirementsTo meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE , sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, repetitive motion tasks, exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste and risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.

ShiftMonday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week).

Some nights and weekends shift work may also be required to meet project demands.

Job SummaryAre you ready to be part of cutting-edge research at the heart of one of the nation’s premier institutions? The Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement ( IDEA ) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is on the lookout for dynamic and innovative researchers to join our world top tier team with a positive, motivating and rewarding working environment, modeled as a 21st century “Bell Laboratory” on emissions and sustainability. This is an opportunity to participate on projects 3–5 years in length, initially, and implement your ideas from conception to demonstration and ultimately to scale-up and commercialization.

About Us:

At UK IDEA , we pride ourselves on tackling some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Our institute, backed by a rich history since 2006 and currently funded at $5-7M annually, is at the forefront of research innovation. Recently ranked No. 6 on the 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes, and recognized as a Great College to Work For, for five consecutive years, the University of Kentucky provides an exceptional work environment. Read more about the group’s accomplishments at: http://uknow.uky.edu/research/unique-public-private-research-consortium-established-caer-co2-capture-pioneers .

Benefits Beyond Compare:

When you join our team, you not only become part of groundbreaking research but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions, competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, tuition benefits for classes at UK, and more.

About this Position:This position plays a key role in CO2-related research in the University of Kentucky College of Engineering’s Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement (UK IDEA ). The applicant will oversee a group of projects on CO2 capture and utilization in the bench and pilot-scale.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs several large and significant projects and the work of the staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians assigned to projects.
• Provides annual project plans and tracks project progress and commitments, including staffing, budget, and equipment. Provides project and staff evaluation reports. Directs and organizes problem-solving and troubleshooting for projects or leads discussions to promptly resolve project roadblocks.
• Participates in strategic planning (understanding markets, competitors for research funds, state-of-the-art technology and equipment). Reviews schedules, costs and documentation to ensure success Is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with major customers/sources of external research and development contract funding.
• Prepares final, closeout, and kickoff presentations. Leads intellectual development activities, including per-review manuscripts. Works with upper management to develop new research directions/areas. Effectively uses peer network to expand technical capability and business development opportunities. Plays a key role in acquiring research funding; identifies sources of new contract funding. Evaluates the progress of the project and results obtained and recommend major changes to achieve overall project objectives.
• Interacts with funding agencies/partners to report project progress and status and meet all funding agency requirements. Reviews schedules, costs and documentation to ensure project success. Interacts with unit teams to monitor project progress, including regular meetings and review of written monthly reports to strategically plan and update the schedule and scope of the projects.
• Interact with industry host sites to ensure policies, procedures and agreements are followed, and good relationship is maintained.
• Serves as an influential resource to UK, UK IDEA , and its customers for problem resolution, meeting client/customer needs, and identifying research opportunities. Participates in committees, forums, sponsor meetings, and workshops. Presents papers, leads symposia, and chairs committees; participates on advisory/policy boards, journals and societies; serves as a peer reviewer of major technical programs; networks nationally and internationally.

Job Requirements

• Be able to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to Pennsylvania site and put in full days of work there.
• Occasional shift work, as assigned, to meet project requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of and follow all UK, group, and host site policies and procedures.
• To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE , sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
• Adept at computer and engineering software use.
• Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc.), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc.), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs)
• Knowledge of amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties.
• Knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and modelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, written.
• Have regular meeting and training attendance.
• Accept other responsibilities, as assigned or as needed.
• Maintain positive interaction with colleagues and external contacts.
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free, organized, professional work/laboratory spaces and office environments.
• Provide frequent, unsolicited reporting of progress and results, daily or weekly.

Why Join Us:

At UK IDEA , you will experience rewarding and fulfilling work with high job satisfaction, intellectual stimulation, and opportunities for performance-based promotions. Collaborate with globally recognized researchers, enjoy flexibility in pursuing personal research interests, and be part of a vibrant and growing research institute.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be safety conscious, self-motivated, reliable and able to work in multiple locations. It is vital that this position collaborates with fellow researchers and has the ability to work both independently and with a team. Because of compelling public safety requirements, this position may require pre-employment drug screening and follow-up random drug and alcohol screenings.

Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of research excellence at the University of Kentucky! Apply now to be a part of our innovative team and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future.

The Department of Energy ( DOE ) requires that all foreign nationals associated with this grant be submitted for review and consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to satisfy the outlined requirements for foreign nationals. A “foreign national” is defined by DOE as any person who is not a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. To further understand the details of these requirements, please go to : https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/100-series/0142.3-BOrder-b/@@images/file .

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE , sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
• Adept at computer and engineering software use.
• Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs)
• Knowledge of amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties.
• Knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and modelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, written.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/ExperiencePhD Preferred

Deadline to Apply 09/11/2024

University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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