Senior Research Specialist II at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req16426 Position Title: Senior Research Specialist II Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS8819 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Physics Location Address: Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor:Flera Rizatdinova Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 45,000.00 - 60,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Prepare materials to support research projects at Oklahoma State University.  Maintenance and upgrade of materials preparation equipment, introduce new techniques in materials preparation.  Instruction of materials preparation lab course. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by September 17, 2023. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Physics/Materials Science/related field, seven years' laboratory research experience, or MS and five years demonstrated laboratory experience, demonstrated skills relevant to current research.

CVD, PECVD, PVD, X-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy experience is critical. Experience with Bridgman growth furnace; czochraski furnace (1 heated by resistance and the other by RF induction); reactive atmosphere processing furnace for halides and one for fluoride crystals; mechanical vacuum pumps and oil diffusion pumps; Veeco helium leak detector; low speed diamond saws; low humidity glove box; electronic balances.  Experience with chemical handling, vacuum equipment handling, computer & instrumentation handling as well as electrical work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Physics/Materials Science or related field and six years materials experience.

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