Description
Demonstration Associate – Physics and Astronomy
Market Range 07
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking candidates for a full-time Demonstration Associate. This position is located on The Hill in the Nielsen Physics Building.
Qualifications
The position’s primary responsibility is to create and perform scientific demonstrations for undergraduate physics classes & labs, and aid faculty & graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) by setting up experiments for labs. The position will also assist in training GTAs in managing demonstrations and online coursework, oversee the general upkeep of the demonstration labs and equipment (including maintenance) along with assisting in recruiting for our undergraduate program by conducting on-site experiments for potential students.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of undergraduate physics courses and laboratory material as well as experience with the equipment used in physics experiments, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, and sensors. The candidate must be able to work independently to assess laboratory equipment and communicate with a diverse body of faculty and students in person and via email to organize and schedule demonstrations.
Educational & experience requirements:
The Department of Physics & Astronomy has a strong presence on UT’s campus and in the research community. The department was recently awarded an $18M grant from the National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center for the study of Quantum Materials. We are a growing department with over 160 undergraduate physics majors, 140 graduate students, 30 post-doctoral researchers, and 47 faculty.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.
Job
Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization
Physics
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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