Research Technician

Requisition Number

28000BR

50% - Soldering electrical components

20% - Stripping cable assemblies

20% - Epoxying and testing components

10% - Meeting and communicating with experimental physics group

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Department of Physics is searching for a Part-Time Research Technician. This position will work with the experimental particle physics tracker group to help assemble and test order 1000 fine pitch electronics cables. The cables are made from 36 AWG wire that needs to be custom cut for the different assemblies, the dielectric chemically stripped, solder to Kapton paddleboards, and apply epoxy to protect the fragile cables. Quality assurance is needed in coordination with the engineering and physicist members of the group.

Position Requirements

This position is fully on-site; 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, Ks

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED

One (1) year related experience that includes electrical assembly and fine pitch soldering as evidenced by application materials.

Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Electronics technical training or certification

Contact Information to Applicants

Prof. Alice Bean ()

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete online application will include:

Cover letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

Resume

Contact information for three references

Review of applications begins Monday, June 24, 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply by the review date.

Advertised Salary Range

$18.25 per hour

Application Review Begins

24-Jun-2024

Anticipated Start Date

08-Jul-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

.50

Reg/Temp

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Schedule is negotiable, but position is for 20 hours per week

Job Family

Research-KUL

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

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