Position Details

Req ID:

req15805

Position Title:

Research Associate

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

AF8019

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Engineering Technology

Location Address:

570 Engineering Technology
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Dr. Hitesh Vora

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F, 08:00 AM-05:00 PM

Faculty Appt Period:

12 Months

Job Summary:

This is a paid position as Research Fellow/Associate Visiting Scholar or Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology department and technical professional in the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC), within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the IAC Director, Dr. Hitesh Vora, in performing the work described in the U.S. Department of Energy contract that is currently held by OSU. This position will also assist the IAC Leadership to advance the Center and requisite programs through obtaining new funding opportunities in the field of Industrial Energy Assessment according to IAC’s existing mandate. Additionally, this position will help develop more energy efficiency related workshops, training classes, and certification courses for OSU undergraduate and graduate students as well as industry professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a PDF file that contains cover letter, full curriculum vitae with the list of all job experiences and a list of three references. Questions may be sent to hitesh.vora@okstate.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration apply by June 25, 2023.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Technical Writing, or related field.

2 years of work experience in energy audit or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ph.D. Ed.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Technical Writing, or related field.

5 or more years of work experience in energy audit or a closely related field.

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