Employment Opportunities

Unlock Your Passion for Groundbreaking Research at the University of Dayton! The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Scientist to join our prestigious Fuels & Combustion division. This unique opportunity will allow you to contribute to cutting-edge research projects and push the boundaries of scientific discovery.

Performs research on jet fuel with emphasis on chemical analysis techniques such as gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Develops and operates quantitative analytical techniques for measuring components of interest in fuels. Coordinates fuel / additive blending. Maintains chemical laboratory equipment and supplies. Coordinates safety and logistical efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, related scientific field, OR four years of equivalent laboratory experience, with a minimum of three years of relevant fuels experience
• Ability to work safely in a professional, chemical laboratory setting
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with ASTM and MIL test methods, e.g., D1655, D4054, D7566, MIL-DTL-83133
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse group of professional researchers and customers
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to maintain a security clearance are required.

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

• MS in Microbiology or related scientific field, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience working in a fuels laboratory
• Proficient performing solid phase extraction, ignition quality testing, density, viscosity, and GC-NCD/SCD analysis
• Demonstrable experience setting up and maintaining Air Force laboratory safety/logistical requirements

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.