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Job no : 534730
Work type : Faculty - Career
Location : Eugene, OR
Categories : Education, Research / Scientific / Grants, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering / Biomedical Engineering
Department : Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program
Rank : Lecturer
Annual Basis : 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
November 29, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, please upload your CV and a cover letter that details your qualifications for this position.
Department Summary
The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
The Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program (KCGIP) at the Knight Campus trains students in the real-world knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the industrial and research laboratory - and at the interview table. We believe an advanced degree should help students land a job and prepare them for a successful career. The program currently has multiple tracks including Bioinformatics and Genomics, Semiconductors, Optical Materials & Devices, Polymer Science, and Molecular Sensors and Biotechnology. The program is also growing and able to launch new tracks to align with industry needs. The KCGIP currently enrolls 80-90 graduate students annually and is expected to have enrollment growth over the next 2-5 years.
Position Summary
The Semiconductor Program Director will have primary responsibilities for : oversight of equipment and facilities used in experiential learning and research, integration of industry targeted core curriculum, instruction of a subset of program-specific courses, and internal stakeholder engagement. Additionally, the Program Director will provide support for industry engagement and student recruitment. The position requires scientific expertise in the area of semiconductor device manufacturing.
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline. In some cases, relevant experience can substitute for a terminal degree.
- Three years of experience in semiconductor fabrication, processing, and characterization.
- One year of experience in the instruction of experiential learning in an academic or industrial setting.
- One year of experience mentoring graduate students or scientists in industry on industry-relevant professional skills (i.e. interviewing, resume writing, teamwork).
Professional Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https : / / hr.uoregon.edu / about-benefits.
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Advertised : November 1, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close : J-18808-Ljbffr
