Keep administrative records as required by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Provides leadership to the laboratory and lecture demonstration programs. Personnel Management - Interviews, hires, and manages a technical staff of student employees in the lecture demonstration program and labs. Maintains up-to-date database for physics demonstrations. Oversees adoption of demonstrations developed for physics festival into lectures. Presents science demonstrations for outreach programs and collaborates with faculty for these events.ĭemonstrations Management - Provides leadership for systematic upgrade of physics demonstrations. Conceives new outreach ideas and how the department can implement them. Assists in coordination of outreach programs such as Physics and Engineering Festival, Just Add Science, Game Day Physics, and others. Outreach - Assists students in building, maintaining, and repairing hands-on demonstrations for the department outreach program. Working knowledge of Python programming language. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Master's degree in physics or a related field.Įxperience with Solidworks or other CAD software.Įxperience with Adobe Premiere or other video-editing software. Proficiency with power tools and knowledge of workshop safety.Įxcellent written and oral communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures.Ībility to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Ībility to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.Ībility to repair electronics used in physics labs and demonstrations.Ībility to perform non-electronic repairs for physics demonstrations and lab equipment.Ībility to exert light force and move heavy loads. Knowledge of proper preparation, handling, and disposal of glassware and hazardous materials. Knowledge of scientific equipment associated with physical sciences. Working knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet applications. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Work Schedule: Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or weekends.īachelor's degree in physics or equivalent combination of education and experienceįive years of general physics experience, which includes three (3) years of leadership experience and two (2) years of laboratory management. Location: This position is an in-person position in College Station, Texas. Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.Ĭover Letter/Resume: Applications are requested to upload a single pdf with cover letter discussing qualifications for the position and complete résumé. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. In addition, the Laboratory Manager provides leadership for our various demonstrations and repairs lab equipment as needed. The selected candidate will also coordinate the demonstration program and assists in the department's outreach programs, such as the Physics and Engineering Festival. The Laboratory Manager will be expected to prepare specifications, oversee laboratory set-ups, and ensure efficient operations of hands-on demonstrations and/or equipment in teaching laboratories. The selected candidate for the Physics Laboratory Manager will coordinate the distribution, oversight, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in our departmental teaching laboratories. Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program. Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics, astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
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