Physics Teaching Laboratory Advisor

California-Institute-of-Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

California Institute of Technology seeks an experienced experimental physics laboratory professional to provide transitional support during the fall term. The role includes onboarding the current laboratory manager, supporting undergraduate and graduate experimental physics labs, and maintaining equipment, software, and procedures.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in physics or related field (Ph.D. preferred), strong teaching and mentoring skills, and a proven ability to troubleshoot laboratory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive experience supporting college-level experimental physics instruction and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair scientific equipment, electronics, and data-acquisition systems.
• Strong communication, teaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to safely move laboratory equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Train and onboard the incoming laboratory manager on physics teaching laboratory operations, equipment, course requirements, and established procedures.
• Provide instructional and technical support for undergraduate and graduate experimental physics laboratory courses.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instrumentation, electronics, and data-acquisition systems.
• Update instructional materials, technical documentation, and operating procedures as needed.
• Advise and mentor teaching assistants and laboratory staff during the transition.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Mentoring

Laboratory operations

Education

Master’s degree in physics or related field

Ph.D. in physics or related field

Tools

Data-acquisition systems

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Caltech seeks an experienced experimental physics laboratory professional to provide transitional support during the fall term. The position will assist with onboarding the current laboratory manager, provide instructional and technical support for physics laboratory courses, and help maintain laboratory equipment, software, documentation, and established procedures. The role requires strong technical knowledge, teaching experience, and familiarity with advanced experimental physics laboratory operations.

• Train and onboard the incoming laboratory manager on physics teaching laboratory operations, equipment, course requirements, and established procedures.
• Provide instructional and technical support for undergraduate and graduate experimental physics laboratory courses.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instrumentation, electronics, and data-acquisition systems.
• Update instructional materials, technical documentation, and operating procedures as needed.
• Advise and mentor teaching assistants and laboratory staff during the transition.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive experience supporting college-level experimental physics instruction and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair scientific equipment, electronics, and data-acquisition systems.
• Strong communication, teaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to safely move laboratory equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, or a related field.
• Prior experience managing undergraduate physics teaching laboratories.
• Experience developing instructional experiments, laboratory materials, and data-analysis tools.
• Familiarity with the Institute’s physics laboratory courses, equipment, systems, and safety practices.
• Experience training laboratory staff and supporting the transition of operational responsibilities.

Required Documents

• CV.

Hiring Range

$45.75 - $57.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.