What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuing Student Temporary Assistant - Temporary Part-time (No benefits) position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Not Graded
Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Job Summary: The Continuing Student Temporary Assistant is for recent UA graduates or students temporarily ineligible for student employment (due to enrolment, etc.) who are continuing the work of their student role at the University for a short-term assignment (less than one year). Performs various duties with some variety and complexity for a college or department in support of a program, project, event or other sponsored activity.
Additional Department Summary: Assists in research work to support a major research project. Duties include laser peening of various parts as well as assisting in the nano- & micromechanical characterization and microscopy of laser peened structures. This position will report to Dr. Davami.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Some UA student employment experience performing the same work for the department.
Skills and Knowledge: Familiarity with CAD software programs, basic CNC coding.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience implementing profilometers and chemical etchants for surface and material characterization, respectively. Familiarity with laser peening process and tools, nano- and micromechanical characterization tools, optical and digital microscopes.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
