Materials Characterization Specialist
Materials Characterization Specialist
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Job Description
The Virginia Tech Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Materials Characterization Specialist. The position is housed in Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) which is a universitywide user facility dedicated to materials characterization and reports to the MCLs Core Facility Research Manager. The equipment housed in the MCL is available for education and scientific experiments in undergraduate graduate and research programs.
The specialist participates in the daytoday operations of the MCL facility in support of research in all materialsrelated fields. As a core part of these responsibilities the position is responsible for operations maintenance and training related to instruments and equipment housed in the MCL. In addition the position diagnoses and resolves equipment and instrument problems and calibrates equipment while also performing demonstrations and training for students and faculty on the proper operation of equipment in the MCL. Implementing and monitoring safety procedures and SOPs quality control procedures and consistency across experiments is also a large part of the positions responsibilities. The position aids students postdoctoral researchers faculty and external collaborators in the of specific jobs for materials research projects and may design and fabricate equipment needed for materials characterization. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail as well as time management and organization skills.
Depending on the education and experience of the successful candidate an offer of appointment may be made at either the rank of Research Associate Senior Research Associate or Research Scientist. Individuals with a PhD hired at the rank of Research Scientist are encouraged to conceptualize and advance a research agenda aligned with MCL and ICTAS strategic priorities. Research Scientists may operate as a PI/CoPI on external grant applications and produce scholarly works suitable for publication in peerreviewed journals or presentation at national/international meetings.
Required Qualifications
An advanced degree with significant related professional experience (required for the rank of Research Associate). A PhD in a related discipline (required for the rank of Senior Research Associate or Research Scientist)
Demonstrated laboratory experience in a core facility setup.
Broad experience in materials characterization tools and techniques including the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex instruments.
Experience handling chemicals such as solvents liquid nitrogen acids and bases.
Ability to quickly master new laboratory techniques and procedures.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to work with diverse teams of researchers.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Materials sciences Chemistry Chemical Engineering or in a related discipline.
Experience with Imaging techniques (CT scanner Optical Microscopy AFM) and Chromatographic techniques (APC HPLC etc.
Experience with polymer characterization instruments such as DSC TGA DMA TMA Instron XRD.
Experience in experimental design.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience starting at $65000
Review Date
January 6 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
