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Non-Student Hourly Research Assistant

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Non-Student Hourly Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Materials Research Facility-190401

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $15.00 an hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MTSE) at the University of North Texas located in Denton, TX focuses on the creation, application, and characterization of advanced engineering materials.

Position Overview

Perform literature review, conduct lab and computational studies, and draft papers

Minimum Qualifications

MS in material science and related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in materials synthesis, additive manufacturing, computational work through CALPHAD and computational chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Write report, draft manuscript. Present in group meeting and conferences, conduct experimental and computational research

Physical Requirements

Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

2 hrs per day (around 10 hours per week)

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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