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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Research Technician Position</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The John W. Handin Experimental Rock Deformation Laboratory at Texas A&M University is seeking to hire one research technician. This position is open to the rank of <i><u>Research Specialist I</u></i> or <i><u>Research Associate</u></i>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please see below for the detailed job description, qualifications, and application process. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Position Title: </b>Research Specialist I (R-013314) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Job Description</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Research Specialist will provide technical support of research and education activities in the John W. Handin Experimental Rock Deformation Laboratory of the Center for Tectonophysics, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University (<a href="https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory/index.html"><span style='color:#386EFF'>https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory</span></a>). In addition, the Research Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the unique high-pressure materials-testing instruments and ancillary equipment in the laboratory, and ensure safe work practices and compliance with University rules. Responsibilities include purchasing, the design, construction, and commissioning of new instrumentation, technical instruction of students and visiting scientists, the management of IT and data archiving, and assisting in the development of teaching materials. The successful candidate will have some experience (and willingness to learn) the following: the operation and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and servo-control systems, interfacing electronic and mechanical systems, computer data acquisition, and computer-aided design (CAD) of mechanical and other systems. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Expected Qualifications</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Candidates for this position must meet minimum qualifications of (1) a bachelor's degree and (2) four years of relevant professional experience (which can include postgraduate education and work experience; a Master's degree is equivalent to two years of experience). Relevant degrees include engineering, physics, materials science, geology, geophysics, or other appropriate field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Position Title: </b>Research Associate (R-013316) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Job Description</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Research Associate will provide technical support of research and education activities in the John W. Handin Experimental Rock Deformation Laboratory of the Center for Tectonophysics, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University (<a href="https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory/index.html"><span style='color:#386EFF'>https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory</span></a>). In addition, the Research Associate will be responsible for maintaining the unique high-pressure materials-testing instruments and ancillary equipment in the laboratory, and ensure safe work practices and compliance with University rules. Responsibilities include purchasing, the design, construction, and commissioning of new instrumentation, technical instruction of students and visiting scientists, the management of IT and data archiving, and assisting in the development of teaching materials. The successful candidate will have some knowledge of (and willingness to learn) the following: the operation and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and servo-control systems, interfacing electronic and mechanical systems, computer data acquisition, and computer-aided design (CAD) of mechanical and other systems.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Expected Qualifications</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Candidates for this position must meet minimum qualifications of (1) a bachelor's degree and (2) two years of relevant professional experience (which can include postgraduate education and work experience; a Master's degree is equivalent to two years of experience). Relevant degrees include engineering, physics, materials science, geology, geophysics, or other appropriate field. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Application Procedure</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please submit your application online at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Specialist-I_R-013314-1"><span style='color:#386EFF'>https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Specialist-I_R-013314-1</span></a>(for Research Specialist I) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Associate_R-013316-1"><span style='color:#386EFF'>https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Associate_R-013316-1</span></a> (for Research Associate). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The complete application must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume or CV, (3) educational records (e.g., transcript) and (4) names and contact information of at least 3 references. Review of applications will start on October 29, 2018. Start date will be flexible but anticipated by February 1, 2019. For questions or further information about job description, please contact Hiroko Kitajima at <a href="mailto:kitaji@tamu.edu"><span style='color:#386EFF'>kitaji@tamu.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>