Research Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195022TM Position Number 14KHP8 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties

This position is to add technical expertise in thin film deposition, materials synthesis and laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.

Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, North Carolina Department

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Research Assistant

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday-Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Other Work/Responsibilities

• As needed, the person will also perform experimental tests and do other tasks as requested by the PI to support research projects and contracts, including for example, thin film deposition processes, materials characterization, and written and oral report preparation.
• The candidate will also be required to communicate effectively orally and in writing with industry or other outside researchers, research sponsors, and university staff and officials. He/she must be able to respond quickly and effectively with project requirements as requested from the PI and other laboratory Senior Staff.
  
  

Minimum Experience/Education Department Required Skills

• The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment with student researchers, including teaching laboratory best practices, analytical characterization, and other laboratory skills.
• The candidate must also work effectively with Department staff, including responding to Departmental or University requests as indicated by the lab PI and other laboratory Senior Staff.
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Work requires analytical, communication, and organizational skills generally acquired through several years of lab experience or completion of a bachelor’s degree or more advanced level program. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Also preferred is hands-on experience in Atomic Layer Deposition and Atomic Layer Etching, and related equipment operation and maintenance. Experience in an academic laboratory working directly with student researchers is also necessary.
  
  

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $15 per hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 03/27/2025

Applicant Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
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