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Jr. Specialist in Materials Science and Engineering

Position overview

Position title: Jr. Specialist
Salary range: See Table 24B(N) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $24.57-$26.15 per hour.
Percent time: 50%
Anticipated start: 01/16/2024
Position duration: 6 months

Application Window

Open date: December 22, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Dr. Roberto Andresen Eguiluz, Professor in Material Science Engineering is looking for a candidate proficient in Python to develop tool kits and software for analyzing biophysical data. The candidate is expected to work 20 hrs per week in a multidisciplinary research laboratory, assisting multiple research projects. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, proper code documentation practices, and an understanding of administering a Github/GitLab repository.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering and must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate is expected to be proficient in Python to develop toolkits and software for analyzing biophysical data. The candidate will have proper code documentation practices, and an understanding of administering a Github/GitLab repository.

Additional qualifications

Candidates that recently graduated with CSE majors and previous experience working with biophysics experimental data, as well as highly motivated and independent applicants with evidence of having worked in personal or guided CSE projects.

Preferred qualifications

The successful candidate will also be have familiarity with the following packages: Nyumpy, Tkinter, Matplotlib, Scipy, and Pandas, among others, and previous research publication record.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01673

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.

Job location

Merced, CA