RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4

04 Nov 2024
Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4

Req #: 240547Department: MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGAppointing Department Web Address: https://www.me.washington.edu/Job Location Detail: 100% in person (no remote work available)Posting Date: 11/04/2024Closing Info:

Closes On 11/18/2024Salary: $6,907 - $9,502 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701a11y.pdf)As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Department of Mechanical Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 4. Under the general supervision of Dr. Igor Novosselov, the Research Scientist/Engineer 4 position will be engaged in the area of synthesis chemistry, nanomaterials, and environmental science.This position will be responsible for designing, planning, and conducting different phases of experiments for a federally funded research project. They will be involved in data analysis of the experimental results, from which they will present their findings at lab meetings, internal symposiums, external conferences, and journal publications. Data and results produced by this position will be needed for obtaining new research grants and renewals of current research grants. The successful candidate will develop their own research direction and write grant proposals as a PI on the research direction, working in collaboration with the research group. The work on the existing project will be modified as the applicant develops independent research.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization for imaging application

Synthesis of MOFs in scCO2 environment

Support efforts related to the removal of recalcitrant organics sorbent regeneration

Assist in the preparation of scientific papers and reports to the sponsors (DoD, EPA)

Assist in the preparation of grant proposals (DoD, EPA, NSF)

Maintain the chemical inventory and equipment related to the nanoparticle synthesis MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Chemistry or Material Science and 4 years of job-related experience Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.

Synthesis and characterization of plasmonic nanostructures.

Synthesis characterization of metalorganic frameworks.

Good technical writing skill to assist with the monthly preparation of deliverables, reports, publications, and presentations.

Strong communication skills with professors, subject matter experts, medical professionals, graduate students, and other team members to write, edit, format, and produce accurate and meaningful technical documentation. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced knowledge of molecular analysis methods (XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, FTIR).

Experience in the areas of PFAS/surface interaction.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, especially with medical, engineering, and other professional communities.

Grant proposal writing. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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