University of Arizona

Researcher/Scientist III, Materials Science and Engineering


PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req18602
      Researcher/Scientist III, Materials Science and Engineering
      Posting Number req18602
      Department Materials Science & Engr
      Department Website Link https://mse.engineering.arizona.edu/
      Location Main Campus
      Address Tucson, AZ USA
      Position Highlights The Science and Technology Center "New Frontiers of Sound" in MSE is looking for a Research Scientist to join our Knowledge Transfer (KT) team. The Center is a collaborative partnership between nine Universities across the US led by the University of Arizona working in the area of extraordinary properties of topological acoustic waves. This position will assist the KT director in facilitating knowledge transfer between the partner academic institutions, industry partners, and the acoustics community.

      Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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      Duties & Responsibilities
      • Engage with the KT director and NewFoS teams in developing, planning, designing, and conducting research in problem-driven research projects exploring the extraordinary properties of topological acoustic waves.
      • Assist the KT director in implementing research policies, research development, and operations.
      • Works with the KT director to maintain consistent support services to researchers.
      • Collaborate and facilitate knowledge transfer (KT) between the Center, partner academic institutions, industry partners, and the acoustics community in order to meet the Center's goals of addressing US global competitiveness in the emerging scientific area of quantum information science, significantly impact the future of wireless communication, and bypass acoustic-based remote sensing limitations in the physical world at-scale.
      • Help create educational resources and paradigms to inform the next generation of topological acoustic learners and practitioners.

      Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

      • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
      Minimum Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
      Preferred Qualifications
      • PhD in scientific or engineering field related to the New Frontiers of Sound research areas.
      • Experience with working in a team research environment.
      • Experience in knowledge transfer activities.
      FLSA Exempt
      Full Time/Part Time Full Time
      Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
      Job FTE 1.0
      Work Calendar Fiscal
      Job Category Research
      Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
      Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254
      Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
      Grade 8
      Career Stream and Level PC3
      Job Family Researchers & Scientists
      Job Function Research
      Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
      Number of Vacancies 1
      Target Hire Date 1/22/2024
      Expected End Date
      Contact Information for Candidates Keith Runge
      Materials Science & Engineering
      krunge@arizona.edu
      Open Date 12/12/2023
      Open Until Filled Yes
      Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
      Special Instructions to Applicant Provide cover letter, CV, and a letter of interest, in the additional document slot, including how your experience will support the goals of knowledge transfer (KT) between academic partners to robustly integrate research and education, KT with industry to rapidly translate scientific breakthroughs, and KT with policymakers, community leaders, and society to effectively inform the widest possible audience.
      Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

  • About the company

      95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.