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Research Assistant - Spectrometry

Requisition Number:

61407

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

21-Jan-2025

Date Posted:

16-Jan-2025

Job Summary

The Department of Physics invites applications for a PhD-level chemist/physicist.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder is renowned for outstanding teaching, research and service. Home to award-winning research labs, educators and Nobel Laureates, the CU Department of Physics is at the forefront of the physics field, with an accomplished faculty devoted to undergraduate and graduate research and education.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The research assistant will synthesize doped organic and inorganic semiconductors and superconductors; characterize these materials using a variety of spectroscopic and structural tools; collaborate with other group members for the same. Analyze data and write reports and papers.

What We Can Offer

This is a temporary, hourly, position paying $24.44 per hour. The position is half-time, with limited benefits. No relocation assistance is provided.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Completion of PhD requirements in Chemistry or Physics.

What You Will Need

Relevant experience synthesizing doped organic and inorganic semiconductors and superconductors is required to begin performing at a highly proficient level on day one of employment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Current resume/CV.
  2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
  3. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
One letter of reference will be required of the candidate selected for hire. We will request reference contact information as the search progresses. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until January 21, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu