High-Temperature, High-Pressure Solubility Ideation - Faculty Collaboration

A complete application consists of:

• Profile information
• Educational details
• Relevant experience
• Awards and honors
• Goals, experience, and relevant skills
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two academic or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. All information and documents must be submitted via Zintellect to be considered for an appointment at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).

If you have any questions on the application process, please contact NETLinfo@orau.org.

The Faculty Research Program offers qualified academic faculty an opportunity to collaborate with NETL principal investigators on research that is mutually beneficial to NETL and the selected applicant at state-of-the-art NETL facilities. While typical appointments are part-time, some appointments are offered on a full-time basis during the summer or as a sabbatical. Prior to the appointment, the NETL principal investigator and selected applicant will define the scope of research and schedule the appointment period. Appointment periods range from one month to more than one year. Funding varies and is awarded based upon the participant's institutional salary. Faculty members are expected to elevate the collaboration with NETL by supporting connections with students at their home institution, in addition to the research project.

Connecting Students with NETL

The collaboration between the selected faculty member and NETL will include connecting their academic institution and students with NETL. Student connections may be fostered through activities such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Inviting NETL scientists and engineers to present at a departmental seminar
• Joining NETL at institutional career/job fairs to discuss your experiences with NETL
• Speaking about your experiences with NETL at information sessions
• Sharing invitations to NETL information sessions with students
• Partnering with NETL on proposals and other funding opportunities
• Recommending opportunities to NETL scientists and engineers, such as serving as a reviewer or editor, leading a workshop, etc.
• Serving as an ambassador to NETL for students interested in careers in the national lab complex

Research Project

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a faculty collaborator to engage in projects with the Research Innovation Center (RIC) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, under the mentorship of Isaac Gamwo.

NETL recently built a new solubility experimental setup to measure the solubility of various oilfield minerals at various pressure and pressure conditions. We are seeking new ideas in the high-temperature, high-pressure solubility experimental area using our new facility. The ideas should lead to solving relevant problems that are preventing technological advancements in sustainable energy sources.

This is a part-time collaboration, with expected participation of approximately 4 days per month. The selected faculty member will receive a stipend for their participation based on their institutional salary rate.

To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time regular permanent faculty member at an accredited college/university with a research interest in NETL core R&D areas.

The ideal candidate would have some experience in chemical engineering, energy, and/or petroleum engineering.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
  • Earth and Geosciences
  • Engineering
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Other Physical Sciences
  • Other S&E-Related
  • Physics
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Age: Must be 18 years of age

I certify that:

• To the best of my knowledge all information contained in this application is accurate.

• I am currently a full-time or part-time faculty member at an accredited college/university.

• I understand that any falsification will render me ineligible for participation and, if found after participation has begun, may require me to reimburse any funds received.