Pro Tem Research AssistantAssociatePostdoc Optical, Molecular, and Quantum Science Open Pool

Department: Rsch Ctr Optical Molec Quant Sci
Rank: Research Assistant Research Associate Senior Research Associate Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to a completed application please submit
A current CV - must highlight research area of interest
Names and contact information for three professional references

Department Summary

The Oregon Center for Optical Molecular and Quantum Science (OMQ) is an interdisciplinary research center under the Vice President for Research and Innovation and seeks to promote and facilitate research and education in the sciences wherever optics spectroscopy quantum science and the physical investigation of atomic and molecular processes are involved in either fundamental aspects or technological applications. It provides administrative support and facilities to assist in carrying out scientific research promotes scientific interactions amongst members and with the wider academic and industrial research and development communities. Researchers in the OMQ study the fundamental interactions between light and matterleading to development of new technologies to control light and matter with extreme precision in a broad range of applications from enhanced microscopy spectroscopy and communications to quantum computing and sensing. Studentsundergraduate Masters and PhDare involved in all aspects of research at the center. OMQ fosters a collegial and stimulating intellectual environment that promotes the advancement dissemination and application of scientific knowledge.

Position Summary

The Oregon Center for Optical Molecular and Quantum Science (OMQ) at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open research pool. Positions are limited-duration funding-contingent research appointments that are full time part-time or short term contracts not to exceed one year. There is a possibility of renewal up to a total of three years depending on program needs funding and performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Examples include research assistants research associates or postdoctoral scholars. Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a principal investigator; research associates conduct research with only general guidance; postdoctoral scholars conduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training: research associates conduct research with only general guidance. Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE B): Positions require a bachelors degree in Chemistry Physics or related rare occasions positions in specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the bachelors degree requirement.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE C): Positions require a masters degree in Chemistry Physics or related rare occasions positions in highly specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and exceptional equivalent experience prior to the time of hire to satisfy the masters degree requirement.

*Ranks for each research assistant type in ascending order are senior research assistant I and senior research assistant II.

Research Associate rank or Postdoctoral Scholar:
Terminal degree in Chemistry Physics or related field.
Professional experience conducting research in Chemistry Physics or related field.

Senior Research Associate I rank:
Terminal degree in Chemistry Physics or related field plus 6 years of applicable work experience post-degree.

Senior Research Associate II rank:
Terminal degree in Chemistry Physics or related field plus 12 years of applicable work experience post-degree.

Professional Competencies

Ability to conduct research activities under appropriate supervision and follow established research protocols.
Ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Strong analytical criticalthinking and problemsolving skills.
Ability to collect manage and analyze research data with accuracy and attention to detail.
Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for research and scholarly environments.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
Commitment to maintaining a professional inclusive and collegial research environment.
Ability to comply with university policies research compliance requirements and applicable safety standards.
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills to meet research project goals and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in optical science spectroscopy molecular science quantum science physics chemistry or a related interdisciplinary field.
Experience conducting experimental theoretical or computational research involving lightmatter interactions.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation optical or spectroscopic techniques or quantumrelated research tools as applicable.
Prior research experience in optical science spectroscopy molecular science quantum science physics chemistry or a related interdisciplinary field.
Experience conducting experimental theoretical or computational research involving lightmatter interactions.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation optical or spectroscopic techniques or quantumrelated research tools as applicable.
Experience analyzing and interpreting scientific data using appropriate analytical or computational methods.
Experience contributing to scholarly publications presentations posters or technical reports.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary research environment that includes students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
For research associate or postdoctoral scholar roles: evidence of increasing independence in research activities.
Experience supporting grantfunded or contractfunded research projects.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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