Post Doc Research Associate, Physics

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Implements coordinates schedules and administers data collection assessments.
• Enters reduces and manages data collected on research participants; complies with data quality-control protocols and performs data cleaning activities as indicated.
• Ensures adequate stocks of data collection materials (i.e. paper surveys and disposable lab supplies) are maintained to facilitate data collection; maintains equipment per manufacturer operating recommendations and coordinates repair of equipment.
• Monitors participant compliance with testing procedures and responds to untoward/adverse events in accordance with study protocols.
• Writes and compiles data collection protocols for inclusion in study operations manuals.
• Maintains participant data both paper-based and electronic in accordance with WFU study and other applicable policies.

Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Exercise Physiology or related field.
• CPR certification within one month of hire.
• NIH-approved training in the protection of human subjects required within three months of hire.
• General knowledge of human research procedures and practices and ability to develop implement and administer research-based data collection protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge in administering individualized and group-based exercise programs with emphasis on exercise programming for older adults with comorbid conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office the internet and other relevant software.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• One year experience in rehabilitative exercise programs with emphasis on programs for older adults with comorbid conditions.
• Prior human subjects research experience.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Additional Job Description

Applications are invited for postdoctoral associate in the field of experimental quantum computing technologies. Candidates should have extensive experience in cleanroom fabrication techniques quantum electrodynamic circuit design and characterization qubit design and characterization quantum gate design and function and quantum registers. Additionally experience with topological systems a plus. A strong publication record in the field of quantum hardware and functional modeling is expected. The position is for one year with potential renewal for future years depending on progress.

The Nano/Quantum Technologies Laboratory (NANOTEQ) is a large central facility of Wake Forest University with an extensive electron microscopy suite class 100 and class 1000 cleanrooms multiple organic optics and materials processing laboratories and a variety transport labs. The successful candidate will be able to integrate into a large and vibrant research community working with industry to commercialize quantum technologies from the lab. WFU and NANOTEQ are equal opportunity employers.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and its educational programs and activities on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran status.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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