On-Call, Research Associate

Position Title :

On-Call, Research Associate

Position Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range :

The salary will be a range of 25.24 - 29.01, commensurate with experience.

Pay Frequency : Annual

Annual

POSITION PURPOSE

Support research activities in the research group of the faculty supervisor (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

0-3 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.
19 days ago