Strategic Hires – Clean Energy

INL 11/2007

1)      Mid- to late-career individual capable of building and managing an advanced fossil energy program, with a focus on fossil electric, synthetic fuels and/or refining plant design and analyses (e.g. systems). The position could evolve into management of an “advanced fossil energy” department of up to 25 persons.

The individual must be able to build a niche fossil energy / alternative energy program that leverages investments in simulation-driven analyses (gasifier design and simulation, advanced diagnostics, subsurface fate and transport, gas separations and cleanup, etc) and other “clean energy” program platforms (specifically, biofuels); must be able to attract and retain key technical staff; and must be an effective manager and leader of technical staff and a strong team player.

The ideal candidate would have an advanced degree in engineering, chemistry, or physics; have established research credentials; have demonstrable accomplishments in the private fossil-energy sector (could include unconventional fossil); be recognized and respected in the chosen field of business and/or research; have demonstrated strong program development skills; and have significant professional contacts in the Western U.S. energy business (state, federal, or commercial).

2)      Early-, Mid- or late-career individual who can augment an established team/program focused on biofuels feedstock systems, build additional program base in feedstock systems, thermochemical systems (working with fossil energy group), and fossil/bio hybrid systems.

The ideal candidate would have an advanced degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry; have established academic or commercial research credentials; have demonstrated accomplishments related to biofuels processes and/or systems; have demonstrated insights into cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, algal oil and/or biomass gasification technology and markets. An expert in computational-driven systems design and analysis would be particularly valuable.

      Interested candidates may submit a resume or CV via email to: michael.williams@inl.gov  

University of Minnesota

Posted:4/4/08

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities invites applications for two tenuretrack Assistant Professor positions, effective Fall 2008.

Assistant Professor, Biocatalysis
Assistant Professor, Bioprocess Engineering

Click link below for more information.

University of Minnesota Opportunities