Research Specialist - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago
Description
DepartmentPME Clerk Lab
About the Department
This will be a 6-month contract eligible for extension based on project funding.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
- Conducts research and development in the field of quantum systems with a focus on adaptive quantum circuits.
- Collaborates with internal and external design and engineering teams to develop quantum systems.
- Disseminates the research results in highimpact journals and national/international conferences.
- Contributes new ideas that can lead to research grant proposals.
- Installs, sets up, and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Conducts periodic training for current and new members of the laboratory.
- May serve as a lead research specialist.
- Complies with institution, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Work Experience:
- Certifications:
- Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted (e.g., chemistry, physics, etc).
- Advanced degree.
Experience:
- Possess experience in a research laboratory, preferably in an independent project.
- Conducting wet or dry lab work in a research laboratory, preferably in an independent project.
- Working within academic and laboratory research environments, preferably in an independent project (e.g., undergrad summer projects).
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Basic computer proficiency, including computer programs and standard laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant scientific fields.
- Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
- Flexible and agile in changing research focus.
- Demonstrated problemsolving, organization, analytical, and coordination skills, including attention to detail.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend scientific and technical literature, and methods to stay abreast of developments in the field.
- Work independently and collaborate with other lab personnel.
- Attention to detail.
- Train others.
- Laboratory environment.
- Resume/CV (required)
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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