University of Minnesota · 1 month ago
Rsch Pro 5-Research Lab
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Minnesota is a large public research university that hosts the Institute for Rock Magnetism (IRM), a National Multi-user Facility. The role involves supporting the operation of the IRM, maintaining instrumentation, facilitating research for lab users, and conducting independent research.
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Responsibilities
Instrumentation support. This position has shared responsibility with IRM Senior Scientist for routine operational support of the lab’s array of instrumentation, including overseeing maintenance, calibration, and configuration of magnetic equipment (e.g., superconducting SQUID magnetometers and susceptometers, Mössbauer spectrometers, magnetic microscopes), designing instrument control software, and troubleshooting computer hardware. (20%)
Database support and development. This position is intimately involved in the maintenance and development of the IRM’s internal database and its connection(s) to external disciplinary databases (e.g., MagIC). Database development efforts will require developing and evaluating methods and approaches that (i) increase accessibility, usability, efficiency, and interoperability, and (ii) incorporate machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence to aid users in maximizing the research utility of the data collected at the IRM. (15%)
Lab user and community support. Working independently and in collaboration with the IRM facility Manager and Senior Scientist with all categories of lab users in all aspects of their research at the IRM, including training users in experimental design, specimen preparation, instrument configuration, data processing, analysis and interpretation, and laboratory safety. Occasionally, this position may require providing intellectual support for external members of the geomagnetic community. (25%)
IRM outreach and strategic activities. Contributing to IRM's interactions with the global research community through the IRM web site, biennial conferences, workshops, the summer school for rock magnetism; Participating with IRM's faculty and external Review and Advisory Committee in strategic planning and in evaluation of Visiting Researcher proposals; Contributing to grant proposals for IRM’s operational support and for instrument acquisition/upgrades. (15%)
Independent research. Leading and advancing independent research, presenting results through presentations at meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals, and writing proposals for research support (20%)
Other duties of a similar nature or scope as assigned. (5%)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with one or more years of research training
Preferred
PhD/Advanced degree
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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