What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4045 Advertised Title Research Scientist Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 007363 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Chemistry Minimum Position Qualifications
Applicants must have either a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates who have experience operating single crystal x-ray diffraction instrumentation and analyzing the diffraction data to determine crystal structure.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May require work and/or travel beyond normal business hours.
Posting Date 11/22/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
May need to lift 50lbs or more at times.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.
Please upload a cover letter, resume, reference list and unofficial transcript after completing your application, if required by the system. Additionally, the department requests candidates should arrange to have three (3) references to email letters of recommendation to chem_chair@memphis.edu.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
May be supervising graduate assistants, student workers, volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse population of constituents.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Running single crystal x-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) analyses on both organic and inorganic materials; determine the crystal structures of small molecules; point of contact for the X-ray Crystallographic Lab for all internal and external users
Duties & Responsibilities
Performing research and development experiments for projects and products in collaboration with both internal and external contract analysis and operation of laboratory instrumentation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Train users in standard operating procedures of SC-XRD; assistant users in journal publications and conference presentations of crystallographic results; ensure timely completion and accurate analysis of samples; organize workshops on XRD for training and recruitment of new users (internal and external).
Duties & Responsibilities
May be required to teach one course per semester at the discretion of the Chair of the Chemistry Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Chemistry Department.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4045 Advertised Title Research Scientist Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 007363 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Chemistry Minimum Position Qualifications
Applicants must have either a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates who have experience operating single crystal x-ray diffraction instrumentation and analyzing the diffraction data to determine crystal structure.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May require work and/or travel beyond normal business hours.
Posting Date 11/22/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
May need to lift 50lbs or more at times.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.
Please upload a cover letter, resume, reference list and unofficial transcript after completing your application, if required by the system. Additionally, the department requests candidates should arrange to have three (3) references to email letters of recommendation to chem_chair@memphis.edu.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
May be supervising graduate assistants, student workers, volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse population of constituents.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Running single crystal x-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) analyses on both organic and inorganic materials; determine the crystal structures of small molecules; point of contact for the X-ray Crystallographic Lab for all internal and external users
Duties & Responsibilities
Performing research and development experiments for projects and products in collaboration with both internal and external contract analysis and operation of laboratory instrumentation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Train users in standard operating procedures of SC-XRD; assistant users in journal publications and conference presentations of crystallographic results; ensure timely completion and accurate analysis of samples; organize workshops on XRD for training and recruitment of new users (internal and external).
Duties & Responsibilities
May be required to teach one course per semester at the discretion of the Chair of the Chemistry Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Chemistry Department.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References List
- Unofficial Transcript
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