Temporary-Technical​/Paraprofessional

Posting Number:

PG196168TM

17

MMB4

Temporary

The Research Operations Coordinator will provide high level operational, administrative, and organizational support to ensure smooth day to day functioning of a growing lab focused on ribosome assembly, DNA mismatch repair, viral RNA processing, and advanced single molecule fluorescence microscopy. The successful candidate will coordinate research and associated outreach activities. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the lab, including but not limited to coordination and management of the following: lab duties, standard operating procedures, orders, lab safety, data storage and backup, web and social media, team building, lab inventories, lab budget, and a summer research program for high school students.

The Physics and Astronomy Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics.

The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 57 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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Raleigh, NC

Physics and Astronomy

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Intermittent schedule based on business needs and as determined by supervisor

• Support lab operations, safety, inventory, purchasing, and budget activities
  
  Coordinate research and outreach activities
• Maintain SOPs and data storage/backup processes
• Support website and social media updates
• Support the summer high school research program
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with standard computer applications

Preferred but not required

• 1–2 years of related administrative, operational, or research support experience
• Experience supporting research…