Research associates are expected to coordinate and support students in the development and execution of research tasks and to support faculty investigators, senior researchers, and laboratory personnel. The job consists of supporting the principal investigator in the development and execution of research in the area of materials science, plasma spray, laser/materials interactions, and/or ceramic oxide coatings through the gathering of data and its analysis through computational and analytical methods, through the writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and through the identification and submission of applications for extramural funding.

Education:

• Doctoral Degree

Experience Level:

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience required in area of expertise.

Experience/Skills List:

• Familiarity with materials science, plasma spray processes laser/material interactions, and/or ceramic oxide coatings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute research activities under the guidance and supervision of the center directors
• Support, assist, and coordinate student and lab personnel activities associated with project execution when required
• Proposal preparation and identification of funding sources
• Project documentation and reports

Knowledge and Skills:

Professional Level of Technical and/or Managerial knowledge, skills, and experience to direct the operational activities of a unit/team.

Decision Making/Independence of action:

Exercise independent judgment and discretion on operational and personnel matters within their unit/functional area. Have authority to waive or deviate from established policies. Existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carries out work activities independently; escalates problems to executive as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises work of staff, outside vendors or consultants

Number of Direct Reports:

5 or less full-time staff

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Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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