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Job Code and Title
(8351) Assistant Scientist
Position Title
Assistant Scientist
Job Code
8351
Requisition Number
173311
Position Category
Staff – Professional Non-Faculty
Appointment Term
A = 12 month
Appointment Type
Continuing (1)
Work Hours
arr
Work Days
M-F
Total Hours or % Appointment
100
Full/Part-time
Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate
arr
Department Name
Characterization Facility (526A)
College or Admin Unit
Science and Engineering, College of
Campus Location
Twin Cities
Job Open Date
08-12-2011
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Internal Promotional Consideration
08-18-2011
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in materials science/engineering, physics, materials chemistry or related discipline and at least one year of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience.
Experience with x-ray diffraction techniques in a research capacity is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in materials science/engineering, physics, materials chemistry or related discipline and at least one year of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience.
Experience with x-ray diffraction techniques in a research capacity is required.
Preferred qualifications
Advanced education in materials science/engineering, physics, materials chemistry or related discipline and at least two years of research experience.
Experience in training of users to apply analytical techniques.
Must have understanding of the fundamental scientific principles as well as how-to aspects of running diffractometers.
Experience interfacing with industrial clients/collaborators in research activity.
Excellent communication skills.
Duties/Responsibilities
This is a full-time scientific staff position in a core research facility. The position requires specialized technical effort in the X-ray scattering labs, both wide- and small-angle, and other analytical tools in the Characterization Facility (www.charfac.umn.edu). All of the below details include research-type effort in (a) the science of the X-ray scattering techniques; (b) the hardware/software details; (c) the analysis of generated data; (d) the reporting of results; and (e) the communication/discussion of all the preceding in the context of research. The detailed effort includes:
(1) train/assist users in the above 30%
(2) upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot, and service existing instrument and software systems mentioned above 40%
(3) perform analytical work with the above 20%
(4) develop and upgrade training, marketing and web materials 5%
(5) help to organize and conduct user group/workshops. 5%
(1) train/assist users in the above 30%
(2) upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot, and service existing instrument and software systems mentioned above 40%
(3) perform analytical work with the above 20%
(4) develop and upgrade training, marketing and web materials 5%
(5) help to organize and conduct user group/workshops. 5%
Program/Unit Description
The Characterization Facility (“CharFac”) is a multi-user, shared instrumentation facility for materials research spanning from nanotechnology to biology and medicine. Our analytical capabilities include microscopy via electron beams, force probes and visible light; elemental and chemical imaging including depth profiling; elemental, chemical and mass spectroscopy; atomic and molecular structure analysis via X-ray, ion or electron scattering; nanomechanical and nanotribological probes; and other tools for surface and thin-film metrology.
CharFac resides administratively under the College of Science and Engineering with additional support from the Medical School. Well over 100 faculty research programs use our capabilities; these researchers originate from dozens of University of Minnesota departments under several colleges. The CharFac center also works with some 60 industrial companies in a typical year, ranging from small start-ups to multinational corporations; these interactions include analytical service, training for independent use, and research collaboration. Finally, the CharFac is supported by the National Science Foundation as a key node in the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network to work with external academic institutions including research universities, 4-year colleges, technical colleges, and K-12 schools.
CharFac resides administratively under the College of Science and Engineering with additional support from the Medical School. Well over 100 faculty research programs use our capabilities; these researchers originate from dozens of University of Minnesota departments under several colleges. The CharFac center also works with some 60 industrial companies in a typical year, ranging from small start-ups to multinational corporations; these interactions include analytical service, training for independent use, and research collaboration. Finally, the CharFac is supported by the National Science Foundation as a key node in the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network to work with external academic institutions including research universities, 4-year colleges, technical colleges, and K-12 schools.
Application Instructions
Excellent University benefits. Application deadline: 08/31/11. Submit letter of interest with curriculum vitae to: Dr. Greg Haugstad, Characterization Facility, 12 Shepherd Labs, University of Minnesota, 100 Union St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Email: haugs001@umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Does this position require a background check?
No