Non-Student Hourly Research Assistant

University of North Texas System

  • Denton, Texas
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    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 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenton, Texas

    Description

    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.
     
    We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
     
    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

    No

    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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