University of California, Berkeley
Staff Research Associate III (9611C) - Physics
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Staff Research Associate III (9611C) - Physics
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University of California, Berkeley About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. The Physics department is the largest department in the L&S Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. It is ranked as one of the top physics departments in the world, with excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community all highly valued. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Support (R&D Engineer Supervisor) and will be primarily responsible for setting up, preparing, and supporting daily lecture demonstrations and weekly lab experiments, as well as researching and designing new demonstrations/experiments in consultation with faculty, supervisor, and outside experts. Responsibilities
Lecture Demonstrations and Support of Undergraduate Instruction: Prepare lecture demonstrations for supported classes in physics lecture halls, including advance set-up of apparatus and instructing faculty in safe and effective use of demonstration materials. Create, maintain, and update a physics lecture demonstration web site, including description of services and resources available to instructors, procedures for obtaining services, abstracts of demonstration exercises, and contact information for staff. Maintain and improve historic collection of about 600 demonstrations. Maintain a safe work environment for self, coworkers, instructors, and students in compliance with regulations.
Required Qualifications Working knowledge of undergraduate-level physics, mathematics, and chemistry. Technical knowledge of electrical equipment, mechanical apparatus, vacuum and magnetic equipment, digital counters, logic devices, electronic test equipment, and radiation. Computer skills with hardware and software installation, maintenance, and removal. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure of deadline.
Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Physics, education, or a related field. Ability to troubleshoot and manipulate mechanical and electrical apparatus; Perform basic mechanical and electrical repairs/fabrication. Graduate training in science education, physics, engineering, or other physical sciences to understand the physics principles involved and to be able to translate them into effective lecturer demonstrations and exercises.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $79,385.98 - $89,409.01 yearly. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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University of California, Berkeley About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. The Physics department is the largest department in the L&S Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. It is ranked as one of the top physics departments in the world, with excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community all highly valued. This position reports to the Director of Instructional Support (R&D Engineer Supervisor) and will be primarily responsible for setting up, preparing, and supporting daily lecture demonstrations and weekly lab experiments, as well as researching and designing new demonstrations/experiments in consultation with faculty, supervisor, and outside experts. Responsibilities
Lecture Demonstrations and Support of Undergraduate Instruction: Prepare lecture demonstrations for supported classes in physics lecture halls, including advance set-up of apparatus and instructing faculty in safe and effective use of demonstration materials. Create, maintain, and update a physics lecture demonstration web site, including description of services and resources available to instructors, procedures for obtaining services, abstracts of demonstration exercises, and contact information for staff. Maintain and improve historic collection of about 600 demonstrations. Maintain a safe work environment for self, coworkers, instructors, and students in compliance with regulations.
Required Qualifications Working knowledge of undergraduate-level physics, mathematics, and chemistry. Technical knowledge of electrical equipment, mechanical apparatus, vacuum and magnetic equipment, digital counters, logic devices, electronic test equipment, and radiation. Computer skills with hardware and software installation, maintenance, and removal. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure of deadline.
Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Physics, education, or a related field. Ability to troubleshoot and manipulate mechanical and electrical apparatus; Perform basic mechanical and electrical repairs/fabrication. Graduate training in science education, physics, engineering, or other physical sciences to understand the physics principles involved and to be able to translate them into effective lecturer demonstrations and exercises.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $79,385.98 - $89,409.01 yearly. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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