Research Associate
About The Position
This position supports the execution and advancement of pilot-scale thermochemical reforming research focused on the valorisation of agricultural, forestry, and municipal solid waste into hydrogen-rich syngas. The role operates within the framework of externally funded research projects, institutional safety and operational protocols, and collaborative research partnerships. Key responsibilities include contributing to the commissioning and operation of a pilot-scale thermo-catalytic reforming (TCR) unit based on optimal parameters established at the laboratory scale; assisting in experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting; and supporting the preparation of process documentation such as P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical manuals. This position involves close collaboration with graduate students (M.Sc. and PhD), providing technical guidance on experiments, thesis development, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed scientific journals. The role also includes technical coordination through discussions with various teams and contractors during commissioning and operational phases. Additional responsibilities involve contributing to research proposal development, supporting conference participation through oral and poster presentations, managing procurement of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment through institutional purchasing systems, and maintaining active technical communication with international collaborators to address operational and design challenges. Through these responsibilities, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful commissioning, operation, and scientific output of the pilot-scale facility, thereby strengthening the organization's research capacity, external collaborations, and impact in sustainable waste-to-energy technologies.
Requirements
- Experience in pilot-scale thermochemical reforming research
- Familiarity with thermo-catalytic reforming (TCR) units
- Skills in experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting
- Ability to prepare process documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, technical manuals)
- Experience collaborating with graduate students
- Experience in technical coordination with teams and contractors
- Experience in research proposal development
- Experience supporting conference participation (oral and poster presentations)
- Experience managing procurement of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
- Experience maintaining technical communication with international collaborators
Responsibilities
- Contributing to the commissioning and operation of a pilot-scale thermo-catalytic reforming (TCR) unit based on optimal parameters established at the laboratory scale
- Assisting in experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting
- Supporting the preparation of process documentation such as P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical manuals
- Providing technical guidance to graduate students (M.Sc. and PhD) on experiments, thesis development, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Technical coordination through discussions with various teams and contractors during commissioning and operational phases
- Contributing to research proposal development
- Supporting conference participation through oral and poster presentations
- Managing procurement of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment through institutional purchasing systems
- Maintaining active technical communication with international collaborators to address operational and design challenges
Benefits
- Inclusive and accessible hiring process
- Accommodations for interview process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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