Research Scientist-JVIC

Description of Primary Duties

This position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Multiple positions will be hired for a variety of research projects / emphasis areas. The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the flowing areas depending on the project : physics, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and / or chemical engineering. The projects will be focused on nano-materials / nanotechnology, printed electronics, carbon composites, chemical vapor deposition techniques, analytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and non-destructive evaluation techniques such as CT scanning for materials testing. The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the following work areas / techniques : scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), confocal microcopy, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), vacuum technology, inkjet printing, machine vision systems, micro / nano lithography, dynamic light scattering / zeta potential (DLS / ZP), UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) optical or atomic emission spectrometry (OES / AES), mass spectrometry (MS), ion chromatography (IC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), ellipsometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electrochemistry techniques, ultracentrifugation, surface energy analysis (contact angle), rheology, fluorescence spectroscopy, microwave synthesis and digestion, electrical characterization (IV, frequency, dielectrics-CV), prototyping (3D printing), laser machining, mechanical testing, carbon composites braiding and hand layup, AutoCAD and software programming (C / X++, JAVA, Python G-code or LabView). Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education : A bachelors degree in a science-related field is required. A masters degree in a science-related field is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience or graduate assistant experience may be considered for substitution of a masters degree.

Experience : One year of experience working in a lab environment is required.

Skills : Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. The ability to work effectively with staff, students, faculty, and corporate collaborators is required. Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office and graphics software is required.

Other : This position is designated sensitive as defined by University policy. This position may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.

Effort : Occasional lifting and carrying of materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Normal color vision is required in order to conduct experiments.

#LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 10 / 02 / Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)