"Research Professional II, Physics (Temporary) (Part-Time)"

Research Professional II, Physics (Temporary) (Part-Time)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24807

Department: Physics

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Physics invites you to apply to the role of Research Professional II. The incumbent will be responsible for fabricating devices consisting of low dimensional materials and measuring them with near-field scanning optical microscopy. Will write results as a paper that will be submitted to a scientific journal.

This is a temporary appointment tied to a project expected to last approximately 100 days and is not anticipated to be extended.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate the scanning near-field optical microscope to probe the optical properties of low-dimensional materials.
• Fabricate samples using mechanical exfoliation, atomic force microscopy, and polymer stacking procedures.
• Revise and submit publications based on the work being performed as part of the position. This includes performing additional measurements to answer questions from reviewers.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: .50

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay: $25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 7

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Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Researchers & Scientists

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Brian LeRoy
leroy@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter