Postbac Research Assistant

Amherst College Amherst, MA Full-time Research

Posted on April 24, 2024

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Postbac Research Assistant

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4948

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Postbac Research Assistant position. The Postbac Research Assistant is a full-time, one-year term position, $23.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Research Assistant will work on the development and synthesis of new nanoparticle and organic molecule systems that can host photogenerated states that may be useful for quantum computation applications. The position is in the laboratory of Professor Jacob Olshansky in the Department of Chemistry. The Research Assistant will also support the management of laboratory instrumentation and supplies and training undergraduate students. The Research Assistant will take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Research

Carry out physical chemistry projects in the Olshansky Research Laboratory
Train undergraduate students in proper laboratory techniques
Train undergraduate students in data analysis
Analyze data
Maintain laboratory inventory and assist in ordering supplies

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry
Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research
Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively, and the desire to train and support undergraduate students new to research
Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive community
Experience and familiarity with nanoparticle synthesis
Experience and familiarity with electron paramagnetic resonance experiments

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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