Non-Student Hourly Research Assistant
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Department Summary
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MTSE) at the University of North Texas located in Denton, TX focuses on the creation, application, and characterization of advanced engineering materials.
Position Overview
Perform literature review, conduct lab and computational studies, and draft papers.
Minimum Qualifications
- MS in material science and related field
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Experience in materials synthesis, additive manufacturing, computational work through CALPHAD and computational chemistry
Job Duties
- Write report, draft manuscript.
- Present in group meeting and conferences, conduct experimental and computational research
Physical Requirements
- Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Work Schedule
2 hrs per day (around 10 hours per week)
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Additional Information
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Salary: $15.00 an hour
FTE: 0.48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible