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Postbac Research Assistant
Amherst, MA
Job Description
Postbac Research Assistant
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4948
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Postbac Research Assistant position. The Postbac Research Assistant is a full-time, one-year term position, $23.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Research Assistant will work on the development and synthesis of new nanoparticle and organic molecule systems that can host photogenerated states that may be useful for quantum computation applications. The position is in the laboratory of Professor Jacob Olshansky in the Department of Chemistry. The Research Assistant will also support the management of laboratory instrumentation and supplies and training undergraduate students. The Research Assistant will take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Research
- Carry out physical chemistry projects in the Olshansky Research Laboratory
- Train undergraduate students in proper laboratory techniques
- Train undergraduate students in data analysis
- Analyze data
- Maintain laboratory inventory and assist in ordering supplies
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry
- Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, and the desire to train and support undergraduate students new to research
- Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive community
- Experience and familiarity with nanoparticle synthesis
- Experience and familiarity with electron paramagnetic resonance experiments
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for .
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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