Adjunct Researcher - Physics & Astronomy - Davis Research
About The Position
This position involves analyzing surface chemistry results for polymer attachment to surfaces and making surface modifications on porous metal surfaces for DNA capture. The role requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. Brigham Young University (BYU) is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education, demonstrated through specific behaviors and attitudes aligned with the university's religious and academic missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Physics and Astronomy or related area (degree must be completed by the start date).
- Experience with chemical surface functionalization.
- Experience with spectroscopic ellipsometry layer characterization.
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
- Commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
- All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- XPS characterization of organic monolayers.
- Capture of Nucleic acids on surfaces and characterization by fluorescence and XPS.
Responsibilities
- Analyze surface chemistry results for polymer attachment to surfaces.
- Make surface modifications on porous metal surfaces for DNA capture.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Career Level
Entry Level
