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Research Scientist/ Post-Doctoral Appointee in Solid-State NMR Superconducting Materials
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Position Number: 1971307
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Science - Physics

Research Scientist/ Post-Doctoral Appointee in Solid-State NMR Superconducting Materials

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The School of Math, Science & Engineering (SMSE) at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks applicants for the position of Research Scientist/ Post-Doctoral Appointee in Solid-State NMR Superconducting Materials. UIW is an institution that values both teaching and research. This is a non tenure-track, full-time, grant-funded, 2-year with the possibility of a third-year research position in the Physics Department. The Research Scientist collects variable temperature, variable-field, NMR relaxation rate data on superconducting, solid-state samples. The opportunity to publish results, along with the collaboration of the PI, and present research at conferences will be available.
This position provides an opportunity to teach under the supervision of experienced faculty, if desired. The courses include introductory undergraduate-level physics, upper-division research courses, and various independent study courses.

This position is grant funded and subject to the award and continuation of contract. Position will be filled upon renewal of NOA.

This position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX federal regulations and Mandatory Reporter under Texas state law and The UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about violating Title IX. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Essential Functions
-Responsible for all aspects of the research experiment and the laboratory needs;
-Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Self-motivated;
-Ability to move the experiment forward independently;
-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
-Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

Required Education

Required Work Experience
-Successful experience in a physics research laboratory;
-Experience collecting variable-temperature, variable-field solid-state NMR relaxation time data, building and tuning NMR tank circuits, handling vacuum systems at and below 10-4 Torr., and handling variable temperature (room temperature down to 1.5 K) helium gas systems;
-Work experience in the specified areas of expertise may be substituted for PhD

Preferred Qualifications
-PhD in Physics or closely related field;
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours
Work hours will vary depending on data collection time duration

Physical Demands
-Ability to stand for 3-hour increments;
-Ability to lift at least 50 lbs;
-Ability to work independently

Posting Number: UN439PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/17/2020
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Salary:
Open Date: 07/31/2020
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Send letters of recommendations to:

University of the Incarnate Word
C/O Dr. Rosa Cardenas
4301 Broadway, CPO 311
San Antonio, Texas 78209

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/15092

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