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Form of workThe purpose of this position is to direct, manage and oversee all engineering for a program or multiple research projects as well as to identify industrial partners in the composites industry and to develop proposals for federal, state, and industry-funded R&D and demonstration programs in cooperation with industry partners. Typical salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $125,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Required:
- An M.S. in engineering with substantial industrial experience.
- Significant experience in-plant or manufacturing environment experience in some of the following areas: setting up and running weaving or knitting looms, designing knit, woven, non-woven or braided fabrics, polymer fiber extrusion and compounding, spinning of fibers, fabric finishing or coating.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet constant deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with industry members.
Preferred:
- A Ph.D. in Textiles, or a Ph.D. in engineering or materials science with experience in textile manufacture is strongly.
- More than 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience advising and directing student research.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of engineers in the performance of research or engineering projects
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: January 19, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: January 22, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact Kimberly Scribner, Workforce Coordinator - Kimberly.scribner@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
