To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/23015 Job Close Date: 8/31/2016
Job Posting Number: JPF25016
Department: 2KK-Physics
Job Open Date: 08/10/2016
Screening Date: 08/16/2016
Job Close Date: 8/31/2016
Open Until Filled: No
Job Grade: 37
Pay Range: $34,656-$46,207
Position Number: A98543
Benefits: Full tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents, substantial employer contribution to
retirement, affordable medical and dental insurance, life insurance, & 12 paid holidays.
Job Category: Staff
Job Type: Full-time
Summary of Duties
This
position is to support the mission of the Physics Department by
managing and maintaining its
scientific instrumentation, lab equipment, machine shop and
demonstration equipment. Though this is not a teaching position, the
Physics
Demonstration and Instrumentation Manager will help train faculty and
students on the use of specialized equipment such an EDS-equipped SEM.
The individual in this position will also seek out novel physics
demonstrations and construct them as time permits. Duties include
support of outreach activities with physics demonstrations. Secondary
duties will be to help maintain and develop specialized equipment in the
Chemistry Department and Earth Science Department as circumstances
permit.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an appropriate degree in a related
field to the coursework being taught. See preferred qualifications for discipline or program-specific minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in physics or engineering required.
Experience in machining and
electronics. Experience with electronic microscopy or similar types of instruments.
Knowledge
Knowledge of all areas of undergraduate physics, basic electronics and electric circuits, electronic
instrumentation, shop practices, and basic construction.
Skills
Skills using research instruments typically found in a university physics lab.
Skills using machine tools
such as a lathe and mill.
Skills in working with hand tools of all sorts, and ability to work with electric circuits.
Skills
in completing simple electronic projects.
Abilities
Ability to organize inventory and budget expenses.
Ability to communicate well with others.
To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/23015
Utah
Valley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/
Disabled/Equal Access Employer. Utah Valley University is committed to
an inclusive hiring process and the welcoming of diverse candidates.
