Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $54,075- $56,148

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

The candidate will assume the supporting role in School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and provide full support to the faculty and students in all NSF-CREST work related laboratories and perform variety of tasks in the day-to-day operations. He/she will provide technical support for academic and research activities connected with the faculty and students of the SEAS at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes leadership role and provides support to Center of Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE).
• Gain the mastery in operating CNRE and other equipment and conduct experiment to support research projects.
• Prepare training resources to teach students and other users about the safe and responsible utilization of CNRE resources.
• Design new experimental setup by integrating multiple equipment and software control programs.
• Maintain the inventory of the supplies and safety gears to ensure smooth experiments.
• Assists with the daily supervision of the activities in -SEAS laboratories and is responsible for maintaining the equipment and safety of operation.
• Assist in conducting experiments to support Center of Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) research projects.
• Provide supervision to student workers, guest researchers, and teaching assistants to deliver reliable and technically up-to-date laboratory experiences. Assist with tutoring students in Engineering. Ensures that service to students is available during the scheduled time of operation.
• Assists the faculty supervisor with developing and producing a manual for the laboratories.
• Provide supervision to student workers and teaching assistants to deliver reliable and technically up-to-date laboratory experiences.
• Maintains hardware and software in the labs.
• Design and conduct hands on activities for workshops and high school students to enhance their interest in STEM fields.
• Prepare promotional materials for the CNRE Lab.
• Help in preparing reports for the funding agencies.
• Maintain inventory for laboratories, secure supplies, and consumables as necessary to support laboratory program.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the equipment in the school’s laboratories.
• Conduct hands on activities to support outreach activities and workshops.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Undergraduate and graduate degree in Physics or Engineering. Familiarity with a variety of research fields concepts, practices, and procedures. Demonstrated experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals is preferred
• Preferred skills include ability to make software control programs for instruments, experience in operating vacuum systems, low temperature systems, and magnetic material measurements.  
• Experience in micro fabrication technologies using photolithography and thin film deposition.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for sick leave only on a pro-rated basis and university provided health insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .