DIPPR Project Coordinator

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DIPPR Project Coordinator

Join a respected research project that helps provide reliable chemical property data to engineers and scientists around the world. The DIPPR Project Coordinator leads the day-to-day work of maintaining this important database, working closely with faculty, student researchers, staff, sponsors, and industry users. This position offers the opportunity to apply engineering expertise, guide meaningful research, and mentor students as they prepare for careers in engineering and science. We invite applications from engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and supporting the development of students.

What you’ll do in this position:

Lead Technical and Research Activities

• Guide the review, evaluation, and improvement of chemical property data.
• Help ensure that the database is accurate, consistent, and ready for regular distribution.
• Work with faculty investigators and student researchers to plan and complete project activities.

Supervise and Mentor Students

• Assign and review research tasks completed by undergraduate and graduate students.
• Train, supervise, and mentor student employees as they develop technical and professional skills.
• Consult with graduate students whose research relates to the DIPPR 801 project.

Build Partnerships and Support the Project

• Communicate project results and respond to questions from sponsors, industry users, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, proposals, presentations, and other materials that support the project.
• Help manage the project budget, staff, meetings, contracts, and scholarly publications.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Experience in thermodynamic property prediction, extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and an understanding of original research in thermophysical properties

Preferred

• 10 years of experience in thermodynamic property prediction, extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and an understanding of original research in thermophysical properties
• 10 years of experience measuring, correlating and modeling thermophysical property data

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026 at 12 AM. All applications must be submitted by September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Documents Required: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Pay Grade: 56

Typical Starting Pay: $112,500.00 to $146,000.00 annually