What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant-Jacobs Lab position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025272
Posting/Functional Title
Research Assistant-Jacobs Lab
University Pay Plan Title
Program Staff
Location
San Marcos
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Recruitment Type
University Employees Only
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Temporary
Monthly Salary
$3,333.00
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Expertise in single droplet levitation and surface characterization techniques.
- The selected candidate will assist in the development of projects aimed at understanding how the physicochemical properties of the air-water interface change with increasing surface charge density.
Preferred Qualifications
- Practical experience using and maintaining the instrumentation in the Jacobs research laboratory (including Kruss tensiometers, UV-vis spectrometer, fluorescence spectrometer, and a quadrupole electrodynamic trap).
- Experience with Labview and python programming languages.
- Experience generating materials to support grant-related activities and publication material.
- Experience with placing orders through SAP, SOP documents and material inventories.
Job Description
Responsible for performing a wide range of duties considered exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Job Duties
- Support research activities in the Jacobs laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Michael Jacobs
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date
02/03/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
02/17/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $3,333
