[labnetwork] Research Scientist position available at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Dear All,

I'm excited to join in the network. I would like to post a Research
Scientist position available in Materials Research laboratory at University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Please feel free to share the information
to your friends and colleagues. Please find the details about the position
below.


Thanks.
Fubo Rao, Ph.D.,
Research Scientist,
Materials Research Laboratory
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign



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Research Scientist
Materials Research Laboratory
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to
participate and/or actively support research in the areas of x-ray
scattering and cryo-magneto analysis of materials. The Research Scientist
will provide comprehensive technical support and user training for
equipment, procedures, and safety in the broad areas of materials
microanalysis and microfabrication.
The successful candidate will become a member of the dedicated staff of
approximately 20 scientists and engineers, who maintain major research
instruments in the MRL’s core facilities for soft materials
characterization, scanning probe microscopy, laser and optical
spectroscopy, electron microscopy, surface analysis, x-ray diffraction, and
nanofabrication facilities including two cleanrooms. Over 1,000 researchers
from across our campus as well as other academic institutions, industry,
and national laboratories use the facilities, logging more than 100,000
user hours annually. The lab is recognized as one of the premier mid-sized
user facilities in the nation. For details, please visit us online at
https://mrl.illinois.edu/facilities/.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
Responsibilities include:
• Actively participate in research using x-ray scattering techniques in new
materials, such as ceramics, semiconductor multilayers and super lattices,
polymer and biological materials, etc. The use of new, high-resolution
detector capabilities just added to the x-ray lab will be emphasized. A
second set of responsibilities will involve similar work in the MPMS
(magnetic property measurement system) and PPMS (physical property
measurements systems).
• Prepare and deliver primary and advanced training on the various
techniques and instrumentation available in the x-ray analysis laboratory
such as XRD, SAXS/WAXS, XRF and Laue camera systems, and in the MPMS and
PPMS laboratory in the MRL.
• Formulate, compile and distribute suitable suggestions for documentation
improvements for collective staff scientist review. Incorporate approved
modifications into training documents and procedures.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks which vary among daily,
monthly, and annual basis for assigned laboratory instrumentation. Examples
include daily checks to ensure instruments are running correctly; monthly
proactive checks to ensure no hazards are present (e.g. x-ray enclosure
fail safes are functional); annual maintenance service on vacuum pumps and
supporting mechanical equipment.
• Analyze performance and procedures for assigned equipment during regular
operation and scheduled maintenance routines to determine if modifications
are necessary to improve or augment their reliability, performance, or
capabilities.
• Identify hazards and/or potential failure modes by comparing equipment
usage and performance to establish safety protocols while conducting user
training or performing maintenance. If the equipment is not operating
within tolerances or any engineering safety
controls are malfunctioning, determine corrective actions to hardware,
operating procedures or user training in conjunction with the assigned
staff scientist and implement the changes.
• Perform facility-wide safety tasks as assigned.
• Conduct department or campus specified lab inspections for assigned
operating areas and participate in reviews of non-assigned areas as
requested.
• Assume additional responsibilities to promote the unit’s mission as
needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• Three years of hands-on laboratory experience via degree coursework or
independent research.
• Three years of instructional/training experience delivering technical
information.
• Two years of experience with x-ray analytical tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• PhD in engineering or physical sciences.
• Experience working in a multi-user academic research facility.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of analytical tools such as XRD, XRF,
SAXS, PPMS and MPMS systems.
• Chemistry background necessary for identifying chemicals for waste
processing.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible academic professional position
appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon
as possible. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To
apply, please complete a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and
upload the following as a single file: a cover letter, resume, and the
names and contact information for three professional references. To ensure
full consideration, all requested information must be submitted by July 5,
2019. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no
hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, contact Summer
Redman at sredman at illinois.edu or 217-300-5400.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
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