Senior Research Associate

Senior Research Associate Skip to main content#Senior Research Associate page is loaded## Senior Research Associate Apply locations:
Santa Clara, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R7806##

Position Title:

Senior Research Associate## Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)## ## Hiring Range:$37.31, per hour - $38.00 per hour,
* Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*## ## Pay Frequency:

Hourly
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* A. POSITION PURPOSE
** Conduct research and support the research activities of the research group led by Professor On Shun Pak at Santa Clara University.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** 1. Conduct research projects and support research development   Conduct research assigned by the faculty supervisor to a high standard that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals   Assist in the design of research program and development of proposal for research funding   Assist in supervising students in the research group   Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research   Lab management, including administrative and management work associated with the research program
2. Other duties as assigned.
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* C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
** Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate student researchers in Professor On  Shun Pak’s research group
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* D. GENERAL GUIDELINES
** 1. Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve research quality.  
2. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.  
3. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.  
4. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.  
5. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.  
6. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.  
7. Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.
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* E. QUALIFICATIONS
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or  preferred. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
1. Knowledge  Knowledge in fluid mechanics, microhydrodynamics, and soft matter physics.
2. Skills  Theoretical and/or computational skills in fluid mechanics, microhydrodynamics and soft matter physics.
3. Abilities  Perform research in fluid mechanics and soft matter physics.
4. Education  Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or closely related fields
5. Years of Experience2 years of theoretical/computational research experience required.
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* F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the  Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with  disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations. May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.
** G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
** The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typical office and laboratory environment.
Mostly indoor office and laboratory environment.
Offices and laboratory with equipment noise.
Offices and laboratory with frequent interruptions.  
*** Telecommute
* ** Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
*** EEO Statement
**** Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
* Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical…