Researcher I – Natural Physics & Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Mechanical Engineering department is seeking a researcher to support projects across engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science and physics. The role includes preparing and editing papers, proposals and reports, and performing advanced testing and data analyses.

Candidates may contribute to grant proposals; the position requires handling varied and complex experiments, and use of specialized equipment. Education/experience may be exchanged per MQ.

Qualifications

• Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc.
• Prepares and edits research papers, proposals and reports.
• Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data.
• May prepare samples for testing.
• Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data.
• Makes use of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization.
• May contribute to grant proposal development.
• MQ: Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience.
• All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
• The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

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 with 1 year experience

Job description

The University of Houston Mechanical Engineering department is seeking a researcher to support projects across engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science and physics. The role includes preparing and editing papers, proposals and reports, and performing advanced testing and data analyses.

Candidates may contribute to grant proposals; the position requires handling varied and complex experiments, and use of specialized equipment. Education/experience may be exchanged per MQ.