Research Scientist-JVIC

Research Scientist-JVIC

Work Location:
Springfield Campus

Department:
Center for Applied Science & Engineering

HR Home Department:
070104 ASSOC VP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Pay Grade:
44

Proposed Salary:
$65,544-$86,016/annual

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?:
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type:
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

General Function:

The primary job duty of the Research Scientist- JVIC is to conduct research within one of the research units of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center ( JVIC ). The Research Scientist- JVIC carries out research objectives that are outlined by the Principal Investigator based on grants/contracts and works in collaboration with other research scientists, research faculty, and corporate research scientists. The Research Scientist- JVIC runs a particular portion of a lab to conduct sponsored research experiments. The Research Scientist- JVIC may serve as Co-Principal Investigator on grants and contracts and supervise, train, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students on applied science experiments and procedures in a laboratory environment. The Research Scientist operates electronic and scientific equipment to conduct high-tech research and development, and trains students and staff on equipment operations as needed.

Description of Primary Duties:

This position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Multiple positions will be hired for a variety of research projects / emphasis areas. The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the flowing areas depending on the project: physics, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or chemical engineering. The projects will be focused on nano-materials/nanotechnology, printed electronics, carbon composites, chemical vapor deposition techniques, analytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and non-destructive evaluation techniques such as CT scanning for materials testing. The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the following work areas/techniques: scanning electron microscopy ( SEM ), atomic force microscopy ( AFM ), confocal microcopy, physical vapor deposition ( PVD ), chemical vapor deposition ( CVD ), atomic layer deposition ( ALD ), vacuum technology, inkjet printing, machine vision systems, micro/nano lithography, dynamic light scattering/zeta potential ( DLS /ZP), UV- VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy ( XPS ), x-ray diffraction ( XRD ), thermogravimetric analysis ( TGA ), inductively coupled plasma ( ICP ) optical or atomic emission spectrometry ( OES / AES ), mass spectrometry (MS), ion chromatography (IC), high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC ), atomic absorption spectrometry ( AAS ), ellipsometry, nuclear magnetic resonance ( NMR ), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ( FTIR ), electrochemistry techniques, ultracentrifugation, surface energy analysis (contact angle), rheology, fluorescence spectroscopy, microwave synthesis and digestion, electrical characterization (IV, frequency, dielectrics-CV), prototyping (3D printing), laser machining, mechanical testing, carbon composites braiding and hand layup, AutoCAD and software programming (C/X++, JAVA , Python G-code or LabView).

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Education: A bachelors degree in a science-related field is required. A masters degree in a science-related field is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience or graduate assistant experience may be considered for substitution of a masters degree.

Experience: One year of experience working in a lab environment is required.

Skills: Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. The ability to work effectively with staff, students, faculty, and corporate collaborators is required. Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office and graphics software is required.

Other : This position is designated sensitive as defined by University policy. This position may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.

Effort: Occasional lifting and carrying of materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Normal color vision is required in order to conduct experiments.

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Additional Qualifications:

Link to Job Description:

Open Date:
10/02/2023

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled):

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is contingent on continued grant funding.

First date of consideration is October 23, 2023, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

The department is posting Research Technician II, Research Scientist JVIC , and Sr Research Scientist JVIC . Up to 15 positions will be filled in any combination of the advertised postings.

If you are interested in the Research Technician II posting, please also apply for that position at:

If you are interested in the Sr Research Scientist JVIC posting, please also apply for that position at:

If you are interested in being considered one or more of the positions, you will need to submit your application and materials to each posting for which you would like to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Non-Discrimination Statement

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Background Check Statement:
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail Posting Number:
20230256FTS

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