Pro Tem Research Assistant​/Associate​/Postdoc - Optical, Molecular, and Quantum Science - Pool

Department: Rsch Ctr Optical Molec Quant Sci

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,Senior Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins: Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• A current CV - must highlight research area of interest
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Department Summary

The Oregon Center for Optical, Molecular, and Quantum Science (OMQ) is an interdisciplinary research center under the Vice President for Research and Innovation and seeks to promote and facilitateresearch and education in the sciences wherever optics,spectroscopy, quantum science, and the physical investigation ofatomic and molecular processes are involved - in either fundamentalaspects or technological applications. It provides administrative support and facilities to assist in carrying out scientific research, promotes scientific interactions amongst members and withthe wider academic and industrial research and developmentcommunities.

Researchers in the OMQ study the fundamentalinteractions between light and matter-leading to development of new technologies to control light and matter with extreme precision ina broad range of applications from enhanced microscopy,spectroscopy, and communications to quantum computing and sensing.

Students-undergraduate, Master's and PhD-are involved in all aspects of research at the center. OMQ fosters a collegial and stimulating intellectual environment that promotes the advancement,dissemination, and application of scientific knowledge.

Position Summary

The Oregon Center for Optical, Molecular, and Quantum Science (OMQ) at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for itsopen research pool. Positions are limited-duration,funding-contingent research appointments that are full time,part-time or short term, contracts not to exceed one year. There isa possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending onprogram needs, funding, and performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Examples include research assistants, research associates, or postdoctoral scholars. Research assistants conduct research underthe direction of a principal investigator; research associatesconduct research with only general guidance; postdoctoral scholarsconduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training: research associates conduct research with only general guidance. Successful candidates willhave the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE
  
  B):
  Positions require a bachelor'sdegree in Chemistry, Physics, or related field. In rare occasions,positions in specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and equivalent experience prior to the time of hire tosatisfy the bachelor's degree requirement.
• RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TYPE
  
  C):
  Positions require a master's degreein Chemistry, Physics, or related field. In rare occasions,positions in highly specialized fields may allow for a combination of education and exceptional equivalent experience prior to thetime of hire to satisfy the master's degree requirement.
• * Ranks for each research assistant type in ascending order aresenior research assistant I and senior research assistant II.
• Research Associate rank or Postdoctoral Scholar:
  • Terminal degree in Chemistry, Physics or related field.
  • Professional experience conducting research in Chemistry, Physicsor related field.
• Senior…