Research and Lab Technologist, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (Temporary)

Research and Lab Technologist, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (Temporary)

Posting Number req24048

Department Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Department Website Link https : / / ame.engineering.arizona.edu /

Location Main Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This role centers on research into uncertainty propagation in a wind instrument using polynomial chaos expansion. Responsibilities include building the computational framework and model and generating results that meet publication standards.

This position is temporary and expected to end 89 days from start date.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Review of the state-of-the-art in uncertainty in musical instruments.
• Develop a computer framework based for the propagation of uncertainties in a wind instrument.
• Implementation of polynomial chaos expansion in the framework.
• Application of the uncertainty propagation framework to a clarinet and trumpet-like wind instrument.
• Communicate these results in written form (reports and / or publications) as well as oral presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt

Full Time / Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE  1.00

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Research

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Rate of Pay  $53,039 – $66,299

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade  7

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Career Stream and Level  PC1

Job Family Research & Lab

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies  1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Samy Missoum | smissoum@arizona.edu

Open Date  10 / 20 / 2025

Open Until Filled  Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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