Researcher 1 Nat Phys Science - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

1000scholars; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars in Houston seeks a Mechanical research-support role to assist across engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science and physics. You will prepare and edit research papers, proposals and reports, and perform advanced testing and data analyses.

Responsibilities include ensuring experiments meet specs, suggesting procedural changes, and applying both fundamental and advanced theory. Education may substitute for experience and the role is on-site in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.
• May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design.
• Understands and applies fundamental theoretical concepts.
• Develops understanding of advanced theoretical concepts.
• Work is varied and somewhat difficult. Originality and ingenuity is required.
• Receives direct supervision referring complex situation to higher levels.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department

Mechanical

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, and reports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development.

Responsibilities

• 1. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.
• 2. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design.
• 3. Understands and applies fundamental theoretical concepts.
• 4. Develops understanding of advanced theoretical concepts.
• 5. Work is varied and somewhat difficult. Originality and ingenuity is required.
• 6. Receives direct supervision referring complex situation to higher levels.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

MQ: Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience.

Security

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.