Overview

Technology Advancement & Commercialization (TAC) at RTI international is seeking a highly motivated Research Chemist Engineer for its Direct Air Capture (DAC) research program at RTI headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC.

RTI is committed to Lead Forward. We innovate, develop talent, collaborate, communicate, think globally, act strategically, and engage inclusively. If that aligns with your values, we would like to hear from you.  Join us and experience the RTI Difference.

Responsibilities

The primary roles of the chosen candidate are to contribute to the expansion of research programs concerning Direct air capture (DAC), Carbon Negative, Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration by demonstrating at least some of the following competencies.

• Experimental development, testing, and demonstration of novel DAC and/or CCUS technologies.
• Process simulation, cost, life cycle, and social assessment of DAC and/or CCUS value chains.
• Reactor design, optimization, and sizing using phenomenological and/or CFD methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and analyze simulation and/or experimental results.
• Initiate and develop funded research projects and programs in the Carbon Dioxide Removal in collaboration with multidisciplinary groups in the field,
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams that involve experimentalists and modelers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines, with focus on reactor and process design and development.
• Strong motivation and passion for research in the field of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)/CCUS/decarbonization/Carbon management.
• Proven ability to perform multidisciplinary research and contribute to funded research programs.
• Proven ability to the planning, sourcing, and development of new initiatives and ongoing research activities.
• Proven ability to identify and fulfill the academic writing requirements for developing proposals, reports, and scientific publications.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project and managing time and resources.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written, are important.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

The application folder must contain: 

• A cover letter specifying the candidate's motivation in relation to this job profile.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Brief research statement.

Contact information of 3 referees (PhD mentor, postdoctoral mentor if relevant, and a third referee familiar with the applicant’s education, research, and entrepreneurial experience).

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

$95,000 - $125,000