Assistant Research Scientist
About The Position
The University of Iowa Materials Analysis, Testing, and Fabrication (MATFab) Facility is an Office of the Vice President for Research core resource, offering a wide array of instrumentation to research investigators. The MATFab Facility is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to manage X-ray equipment, perform experiments, and develop analytical methods. Equipment in the MATFab Facility includes powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Micro-Computed Tomography, and X-ray Fluorescence. Responsibilities include supporting data collection on the X-ray equipment, refining crystal structures collected on the single-crystal X-ray diffractometer as requested, repairing and maintaining instrumentation, and supporting key functions of a scientific user facility.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field
- Minimum of 1 year of experience after Ph.D. completion in research/facility work involving X-ray equipment
- Expert in collecting and analyzing both single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction data
- Publication record that demonstrates the required research experience
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and aligning X-ray diffraction instrumentation
- Experience with software for single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction analysis and structure determination
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
- Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with micro-computed tomography and X-ray fluorescence
- Experience in programming for scientific applications
- Experience with other microscopy and/or analytical instrumentation
- Experience in a shared instrumentation/user facility environment
Responsibilities
- Manage X-ray equipment
- Perform experiments
- Develop analytical methods
- Support data collection on X-ray equipment
- Refine crystal structures collected on the single-crystal X-ray diffractometer as requested
- Repair and maintain instrumentation
- Support key functions of a scientific user facility
Benefits
- Exceptional health coverage
- University-paid life insurance
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous leave policies
- 24/7 support services
- Well-being resources
- Access to UI Health Care specialists
- Advanced training
- Leadership development
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
