Employment Opportunities

UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2022 alone exceeded $220 million. Join our team as a Senior Analytical Chemist!

Directs and performs research on the chemical composition of candidate alternative and petroleum-derived jet fuels using a wide variety of instrumentation and methods. These methods may include GC, GCxGC, HPLC, SPE sample preparation, ICP-MS, dielectric constant measurement, wet chemical techniques and other advanced instruments and methods. Requires an excellent chemistry background (particularly in organic and/or petroleum chemistry). Develops and leads the development of new methods for instrumentation and describes these methods in written form. Conceives, conducts and directs the quantitative analysis of fuel mixtures for chemical composition using standards and appropriate calibration techniques. Organizes analytical tasks in conjunction with other researchers. Reports and communicates findings primarily though reports and presentations. Interacts frequently with sponsors and potential sponsors. Prepares proposals and seeks new work in areas generally related to analytical chemistry.

MS in chemistry or related field.
Minimum of ten years of relevant experience is required.
Knowledge of chromatographic techniques and their use in fuels science and a fundamental knowledge of organic mixtures are necessities.
Must be able to interact with other scientists and engineers, both co-workers and sponsors.
Ability to communicate research findings in a meaningful way to fuels producers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
US Citizen.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the general area of analytical chemistry.
Expert knowledge of chromatographic techniques such as GC, GCxGC, LC and GC-MS. Excellent knowledge of techniques for quantifying individual and group types in fuel mixtures. Excellent track record using analytical techniques to solve difficult problems for government and industry.
Experience and demonstrated success in preparing and winning proposals for new work in related areas.
Strong technical presentation skills.
An existing track record of publications or technical writing.
Knowledge of GC Image software and Agilent based chromatography software is a plus.
Experience working with socially and culturally diverse communities.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

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