Department Summary
Position Summary
The Materials Science Institute seeks qualified applicants for its open research faculty pool. Positions are limited duration, funding contingent postdoctoral or pro tempore research appointments that are full-time, part-time, or short-term, with contracts not to exceed one year. There may be a possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on program needs, funding, and performance.
Example position needs may include research assistants (commonly known as technicians), research associates, as well as postdoctoral scholars. Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a principal investigator; postdoctoral scholars conduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training; research associates conduct research with only general guidance. Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE B): Positions require a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field. In rare occasions, positions in specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE C): Positions require a master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field. In rare occasions, positions in highly specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and exceptional equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the master’s degree requirement.
*Ranks for each research assistant type in ascending order are senior research assistant I and senior research assistant II.
Research Associate rank or Postdoctoral Scholar:
• Terminal degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or related field.
• Professional experience conducting research in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or related field.
Senior Research Associate I rank:
• Terminal degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or related field, plus 6 years of applicable work experience post-degree.
Senior Research Associate II rank:
• Terminal degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or related field, plus 12 years of applicable work experience post-degree.