Senior Research Associate

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

A. POSITION PURPOSE
Conduct research and support the research activities of the research group led by Professor On Shun Pak at Santa Clara University.

B. 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.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate student researchers in Professor On
Shun Pak’s research group

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.

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 Experience

2 years of theoretical/computational research experience required.

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

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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