Statement of the Job:

Support, plan, and conduct assigned and/or original research in a variety of research and development projects encompassing material sciences, manufacturing, and the engineering of composites and structures while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. This position is located in Portland, Maine. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is commensurate with Career Level:

Engineer IV – up to $125,000

Engineer V – up to $135,000

This position requires access to information regulated under U.S. Export Control regulations and therefore individuals must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. Export Control Regulations.

Complete Job Description (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HtBr1ONvyfDqWmLkLDXHQrTEvlC6X8xg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109657253754302172316&rtpof=true&sd=true)

About the University:

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 (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/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 (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• M.S. with 7-10 years of experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge in some of the following areas: advanced composites, composite manufacturing, finite element modeling, engineering design, advanced mechanics of materials, additive manufacturing.

• Significant experience in the analysis and design of structural composites.

• Knowledge and experience with Government customers government funded programs and contracts.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience of managing a team of research staff and students.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet constant deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with industry members.

  Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3-5 years of professional experience.

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply Now" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

• a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

• a resume/curriculum vitae

  Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

  Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University

  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, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report by clicking on this link: https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.