Research Tech/Physical Sciences (M50017)

Employer:University of New Mexico (Four-year University)
Location:Albuquerque, NM 87131
Category:Admin/staff position of:
Research Associate & Technician
Posted:Jul. 25, 2008
Job Type:Part-time
Deadline:Open until filled

Description & Requirement

This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant is identified. In order to provide a minimum posting period, it will not be closed before Aug-04-2008. After this date, the department will continue to accept and review applications as long as the posting remains open.

Term Appointment; funding available through 08/31/2009; continuance beyond that date is subject to availability of additional funding. Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials required.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has research facilities that include a variety of major equipment for NMR, mass spectrometry, x-ray diffractometry and spectrometers for light scattering, fluorescence, Raman, FTIR, CD and MCD studies.

We are seeking a candidate, under direct supervision, to setup lab experiments and/or participate in the fabrication and installation of equipment for specified laboratory research projects. The candidate will perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as chemical synthesis and physical characterization of transition of metal compounds, and following established procedures or protocols.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma or GED; with at least 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience in the following areas:
With Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
With Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR)
With Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
General computer skills
Standard lab techniques and skills
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.  

TO APPLY:  ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.

For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.

Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.


Application

Apply online at http://ejobs.unm.edu

Internal Job Code: M50017

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