Hourly Data Analyst
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Date: 1 day ago
City: Newark, New Jersey
Contract type: Part time
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Title
Hourly Data Analyst
Department
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Reports To
Distinguished Professor
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
The hourly data analyst will be part of an interdisciplinary team for an NSF I-Corps-funded project focused on developing and commercializing a novel PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) destruction technique using ultrasound-based technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or environmental science, and have proven experience in research leadership, computational modelling, and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students and prior participation in the NSF I-Corps program, including extensive customer discovery interviewing.
Essential Functions
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $62.50 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Part-Time
Title
Hourly Data Analyst
Department
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Reports To
Distinguished Professor
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
The hourly data analyst will be part of an interdisciplinary team for an NSF I-Corps-funded project focused on developing and commercializing a novel PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) destruction technique using ultrasound-based technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or environmental science, and have proven experience in research leadership, computational modelling, and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students and prior participation in the NSF I-Corps program, including extensive customer discovery interviewing.
Essential Functions
- Oversees and guides the scientific development of the project, including reaction mechanism studies, energy optimization, and degradation pathway modelling.
- Collaborates with faculty investigators, graduate students, and I-Corps team members to meet research and commercialization milestones.
- Leverages prior I-Corps interviewing experience to contribute to market analysis, technology validation, and customer discovery strategy.
- Manages timelines, research deliverables, and communication with NSF I-Corps program leadership and industry mentors.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Experience managing and mentoring students or junior researchers in a research or academic setting.
- Familiarity with ultrasound-based technologies or advanced oxidation processes is a plus.
- Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
- 0-2 years of experience in NSF I-Corps, entrepreneurship, or technology transfer activities.
- Knowledge of PFAS chemistry, environmental persistence, and degradation challenges.
- Familiarity with commercialization pathways for environmental technologies.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and/or patent applications.
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $62.50 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
Flsa
Non-Exempt
Part-Time
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