University of Houston · 10 hours ago
Researcher 4 Nat Phys Science
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking a highly self-motivated researcher to conduct advanced research in various fields including boron arsenide single-crystal growth and lithium-ion battery recycling. The role involves planning and conducting research, reviewing project progress, and defining experimental procedures.
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Responsibilities
Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization
Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects
Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes
May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations
Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree with 5 years experience
Ph.D. degree and at least three years of postdoctoral research experience
Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc
Prepares and edits research papers, proposals, and reports
Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data
May prepare samples for testing
Makes use of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization
May contribute to grant proposal development
Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications
May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design
Possesses, understands, and applies an advanced knowledge of a professional natural, physical, or engineering field or multiple fields of specialization to develop unique and new approaches or ideas
Understands and uses research tools and equipment and utilizes effective management techniques
Plans and conducts research in one or more large and complex areas of specialization
Reviews progress of projects
May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects
Defines procedures or processes to be used in the experimental processes
May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations
Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel
Preferred
Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience
Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
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2024 (76)
2023 (80)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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