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Materials Characterization Specialist, UCI
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: March 15, 2007
Posting Date: Until Filled

The California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (CALIT2) at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a materials characterization specialist to work in the campus-wide Nanomaterials Characterization and Fabrication Facility (NCF2). The successful candidate is expected to have an earned PhD degree in a relevant field, possess an extensive knowledge in analytical instrumentation (SEM, XRD, AFM, TEM, FTIR, TGA, DSC) and research implementation, and have rich experience in sample preparation. He/she should have either extensive knowledge of techniques and protocols in soft materials characterization, or demonstrate a desire to acquire such knowledge. The applicant should also have excellent writing and inter-personal communication skills, and strong team spirit. Good computing skills are also desirable.

The materials characterization specialist's responsibilities include carrying out day-to-day operations of analytical equipments including, but not limited to, SEM, XRD, TEM and AFM/STM. He/she will also be responsible for (1) maintaining all instruments in good working condition, (2) training and helping users in the use of analytical equipments, (3) preparing samples and providing help to users in sample preparation, (4) assisting in courses related to analytical instrumentation, (5) conducting service for off-campus and industrial users, (6) maintaining the facility infrastructure, and (7) carrying out miscellaneous facility-related tasks assigned by the facility director. The specialist will report to the director of NCF2. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position will open immediately and remain open until filled.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae electronically or by mail. Please include in the application the following materials:

• Curriculum Vita
• 2-3 publications
• Three letters of recommendation letters (may be submitted shortly after the submission of the application)

Please reference #609 on your application

Ms. Dorothy Miles
4100 Calit2 Bldg
Irvine, CA 92697-2800
djmiles@calit2.uci.edu
ph: 949/824-5178
fax: 949/824-4403

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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