ILLINOIS CLEAN COAL INSTITUTE

Researcher II

Position Description: The Illinois Clean Coal Institute, based in Carterville, Illinois, provides technical management services for the State’s coal research and development (R&D) program.  The R&D program includes technology demonstrations and industrial coal utilization efforts.  As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for playing a key role in setting the R&D priorities for funding by the Institute, with an emphasis on the areas of coal gasification, coal combustion and its related downstream processes.  Duties include:

• planning and implementation of research program funding,
• technical and fiscal monitoring of sponsored research,
• reviewing new and/or modified technical processes,
• preparation of technical reports and presentations,
• review of project reports,
• investigation of related research work at other organizations.

Due to the nature of this position, excellent proficiency in English communication skills, both written and oral is mandatory. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

B.S. degree in an engineering or other science discipline, plus commensurate experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

A Ph.D or a Master’s degree in chemical, mechanical or combustion engineering with significant hands-on, industrial experience.

The ideal candidate will have both laboratory and industrial experience in the following areas:

• gasification processes (such as IGCC),
• gasification modeling,
• syngas cleanup and utilization,
• coal combustion technologies,
• post-combustion flue gas cleanup. 

Preference will be given to candidates with industrial and/or pilot scale gasification/combustion experience.  Additional experience in the areas of syngas utilization (e.g. the production of chemicals and/or liquid fuels (Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis)) and/or carbon management will be a plus.  Knowledge of intergovernmental operations, and a general understanding of all phases of coal research will be an advantage. 

Salary and Application:

The starting salary range for this position is $55,000 - $85,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s degree and experience.  Applications will be accepted through July 7, 2008, or until this position is filled. Starting date for this position is negotiable.   A completed application will consist of the following documents:

• a letter of application, briefly detailing any experience in the areas of gasification/combustion processes.
• a resume.
• names and contact details of two professional references.
• your salary history.

Send your application to:

The Director

Illinois Clean Coal Institute

5776 Coal Drive, Box 6

Carterville, IL  62918-3328

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.