Research Operations Specialist (TEMP)

About the Opportunity

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Research Operations Specialist to support critical research and development activities focused on low-carbon methanol production from fugitive methane resources. This role is based at M2X Energy Inc. in Rockledge, Florida, where you will oversee laboratory operations, chemical safety systems, and experimental infrastructure supporting pilot-scale gas-to-methanol technologies.

You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and industry partners to ensure safe, efficient, and well-documented laboratory and shop operations. Your work will directly enable process development and field-deployable system testing, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application.

About the Team

As a next-generation public research university and a Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, UCF is a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity. Joining Knight Nation means playing an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You will collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in work that makes a positive difference.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Additional Screening Requirements: Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, UCF is required to conduct additional screening for certain research-related positions prior to offering employment. This applies to any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Contact Information:

• For accommodation requests due to a disability: Call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.
• For general application or posting questions: Email talent@ucf.edu.

Culture & Commitment

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee will reside in Florida as of the date employment begins. The university makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.