[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Technician Position - John W. Handin Experimental Rock Deformation Lab, Texas A&M University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Research Technician Position 

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 Research Specialist I or Research Associate.

Please see below for the detailed job description, qualifications, and
application process. 

Position Title:   Research Specialist I (R-013314) 

Job Description

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 (
<https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory/index.html>
https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory). 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. 

Expected Qualifications

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.

or  

Position Title:   Research Associate (R-013316) 

Job Description

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 (
<https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory/index.html>
https://tectono.tamu.edu/facilities/john-w-handin-laboratory). 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.

Expected Qualifications

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. 

 

Application Procedure

Please submit your application online at:

 
<https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station
-TAMU/Research-Specialist-I_R-013314-1>
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-
TAMU/Research-Specialist-I_R-013314-1(for Research Specialist I) 

 
<https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station
-TAMU/Research-Associate_R-013316-1>
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-
TAMU/Research-Associate_R-013316-1 (for Research Associate). 

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  <mailto:kitaji at tamu.edu> kitaji at tamu.edu.

 

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