Adjunct Researcher - Physics & Astronomy - Davis Research

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

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 is part of the Davis Research group. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. Brigham Young University is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.
Successful candidate must support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.