Senior Research Associate

Position Title:

Senior Research Associate

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$37.31, per hour

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Provide research support, as well as administrative and strategic planning, for activities in the research group of the faculty supervisor (Professor On Shun Pak) at Santa Clara University

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1.Conduct research projects and support research development

• Lead and conduct research assigned by the faculty supervisor to a high standard that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Lead the design and execution of research programs, including the development of proposals for external funding

• Manage, mentor, and supervise students and junior researchers in the research group

• Disseminate research findings through publication, presentations, and conferences

• Oversee lab management, including administrative and strategic planning tasks to support the research program’s growth and efficiency

2. Other duties as assigned.

 

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Manage, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and research associates in Professor On Shun Pak’s research group

D.   GENERAL GUIDELINES

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve research quality. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.  Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required. Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

E.   QUALIFICATIONS
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

Knowledge in fluid mechanics, microhydrodynamics, and soft matter physics.

2. Skills

Theoretical and/or computational skills in fluid mechanics, microhydrodynamics and soft matter physics.

3. Abilities

Perform research in fluid mechanics and soft matter physics.

4. Education

Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or closely related fields

5. Years of Experience

A minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience is required.

F.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.  A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. 

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.

G.   WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office and laboratory environment.

• Mostly indoor office and laboratory environment.

• Offices and laboratory with equipment noise.

• Offices and laboratory with frequent interruptions.

EEO Statement​

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