Job Details

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Visiting Research Engineer
Go to our website »

Position Number: 5887752
Location: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Visiting Research Engineer. The Visiting Research Engineer is responsible for processing and characterization of nanostructured materials and the maintenance and operation of the Thin Film and Charged Particle (TFCP) Lab facility and associated instrumentation in strong coordination with the laboratory principal and Co-principal investigator.
<br

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Maintain and upgrade TFCP Laboratory equipment, including purchasing, maintaining inventory of consumables, coordinating repairs, and ensuring equipment is in working condition.

Assist with execution of sponsored research on Flow-limited Field-injection ElectroStatic Spraying (FFESS)-processed advanced materials.

Work with PI and Co-PI and contribute to the training of students on the use of TFCP facilities and equipment.

Assist with preparation of PI-led research proposals, research papers, reports, and presentations.

Act as the lab safety officer and ensure security of facilities and information.

Develop and/or contribute to proposals for future laboratory infrastructure, and other related activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field.

1-2 years of prior experience with hands-on laboratory research, operation of complex research equipment, data acquisition and experiment design.

1-2 years of prior education or experience in more than one of the following areas: advanced materials processing, thin film characterization, optical microscopy and materials morphology characterization.

1-2 years of working in a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field.

2 years of related experience in a government, industry, or academic laboratory.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,000 - 80,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees hired into this position will be expected
to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the
University's Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work Authorization is not available for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 10, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Kathy Atwood at kbuss@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.