Research Scientist

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SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
The Research Scientist for the EPSCoR Center for Advanced Surface Engineering (CASE) reports to the Center Director and is responsible for:
* Helping with the installation of a 3D laser lithography system
* Training CASE faculty and students on the use of instrumentation, scheduling use, service, and/or repair
* Prepare reports on use, maintenance, and repair/operational and work done
* Submit requisitions for needed materials and purchase emergency supplies as needed in order to perform work or make necessary repairs
* Maintain records, analyze operating cost, and prepare report on sustainability
* Develop processes that use the 3D laser lithography system to benefit CASE researchers
* Develop imaging procedures that use the laser scanning microscope to benefit CASE researchers
* Write a training manual for using the 3D laser lithography system
* Write a training manual for using the laser scanning microscope
* Develop a strong working relationship with CASE researchers and reduce all obstacles facing faculty and student use of the equipment and encourage high usage of the equipment.
* Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
* Bachelor s degree with an emphasis in science or engineering
* At least seven years of related experience and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: laser physics, nanofabrication, microfabrication, polymer science, nanomaterials, biomaterials, electrochemical processing, and process integration
DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE ANY LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATION(S)*
No
IF YES, PLEASE SPECIFY
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Successful journal publication record in laser physics, nanofabrication, microfabrication, polymer science, nanomaterials, biomaterials, electrochemical processing, and process integration
* Experience in fabricating micro/nano-scale structures and materials using direct laser writing technique and characterizing them using laser scanning microscope
* Experience in 3D printing and E-beam lithography
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please ****.
Occasionally:
* Crouching
* Kneeling
* Lifting
* Reaching
* Sharps
* Stooping
Frequently:
* Feeling
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Grasping
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Sitting
* Standing
* Talking
* Walking
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes., The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines where the seeing job is at or within arm s reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenters or technicians.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work)., The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE
No
Is this position weather/ event essential*
If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions. No
WORK LOCATION/BUILDING
Fayetteville Campus - Nanoscale Material Science and Engineering Building
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
Yes
APPOINTMENT PERCENT
100
SALARY
Starting at $45,000 (commensurate with experience & qualifications)
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPORTS CHECK*
No
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A BACKGROUND CHECK*
No
IF YES, PLEASE SPECIFY
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEST*
No
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
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