28321BRJob Title:Temporary Physics TechnicianDepartment:Physics and AstronomyPrimary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob Description:50% - Soldering electrical components20% - Stripping cable assemblies20% - Epoxying and testing components10% - Meeting and communicating with experimental physics groupReq ID (Ex: 10567BR) :28321BRDisclaimer:The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work Schedule:Schedule is negotiable, but position is for 20 hours per weekFLSA Status:NonexemptContact Information to Applicants:Prof. Alice Bean ([email protected])Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three months’ experience with electrical assembly and fine pitch soldering as evidenced by application materials
Good written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
Employee Class:U-Unclassified Professional StaffAdvertised Salary Range:$18.00 per hourFTE:.50Preferred Qualifications:
Electronics technical training or certification
Position Overview:The University of Kansas Department of Physics is searching for a Part-Time Temporary Research Technician. This position will work with the experimental particle physics tracker group to help assemble and test order 1000 fine pitch electronics cables. The cables are made from 36 AWG wire that needs to be custom cut for the different assemblies, the dielectric chemically stripped, solder to Kapton paddleboards, and apply epoxy to protect the fragile cables. Quality assurance is needed in coordination with the engineering and physicist members of the group.Reg/Temp:TemporaryApplication Review Begins:11-Jul-2024Anticipated Start Date:11-Jul-2024Additional Candidate Instruction:A complete online application will include:
Cover letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
Resume
Contact information for three references
Review of applications begins Tuesday, July 11, 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply by the review date.Work Location Assignment:On-SitePosition Requirements:This position is fully on-site; 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, Ks