Department:

Industrial Engineering

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105913

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative education, impactful research, and strong industry collaboration. Committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic environment, the department emphasizes the integration of advanced technologies in addressing contemporary industrial challenges. Through rigorous academic programs and research initiatives, the department prepares students and professionals to excel in optimizing complex systems, improving productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency across various industries.

In line with these goals, we are looking to hire a dynamic and detail-oriented Research Scientist to join our research team. This role will focus on designing, executing, and managing data-driven research initiatives within the domain of Industrial Engineering. As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing research methodologies, conducting literature reviews, and working collaboratively with academic advisors and project teams to achieve impactful research outcomes. You will also lead and contribute to projects related to Digital Twins and Industry 5.0, incorporating smart technologies into our research endeavors. A key component of this role is conducting laboratory experiments, ensuring precise data collection, and performing in-depth statistical analysis to support research objectives. Further, you will mentor student researchers and actively explore opportunities to advance engineering education within the industrial engineering and engineering management domains.

This position also involves preparing technical reports and newsletters, designing dissemination strategies to engage the broader industrial engineering community. Additionally, you will be involved in organizing academic and community-oriented events to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and knowledge exchange. The ideal candidate for this role is energetic, adaptable, and capable of working independently and within a multidisciplinary team. The responsibilities of the Research Scientist may vary and evolve based on the research team’s ongoing needs, requiring a proactive and flexible approach. The position is for one year and can be renewed based on the performance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in research design and methodology development. Familiarity with engineering management and engineering education concepts. Master’s degree in industrial engineering with relevant research experience. Proficiency in industrial engineering approaches such as statistical analysis, quality control, smart manufacturing, and project management.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Please include as one document when attaching to your application submission.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$87,300.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$58,200.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.