Ho Lab – Junior Specialist

About the role

The Junior Specialist will use math, physics, and chemistry to establish and apply technical workflows for problems related to mechanics of materials. Analyze materials and mechanics using finite element methods. Relate and interface finite element methods to digital volume correlation. Build and validate hierarchical and correlative microspectroscopy workflows. Run experiments at the synchrotron facilities. Analyze large data sets from different imaging modalities, and build correlative models, and communicate science.

Responsibilities

• Use math, physics, and chemistry to establish and apply technical workflows for mechanics of materials problems.
• Analyze materials and mechanics using finite element methods.
• Relate and interface finite element methods to digital volume correlation.
• Build and validate hierarchical and correlative microspectroscopy workflows.
• Run experiments at synchrotron facilities.
• Analyze large data sets from different imaging modalities and build correlative models.
• Communicate science effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with microspectroscopy correlative workflows specifically with synchrotron technologies.

Skills

• Effective communication skills to reinforce reliable teamwork, efficient organization of data from team members, and efficient time management.

Pay

$57,000–$60,700 (estimated salary range).