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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Purpose: 

The Graduate Research Support temporary position will conduct research for the Isotope Harvesting at FRIB program.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Design and conduct experiments to determine optimal operating parameters for isotope harvesting during irradiation of a water-filled fragment catcher. 
• Analyze aqueous samples for metal impurities in order to provide data for publication. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• General knowledge of Radiochemistry
• Ability to analyze verbal or statistical data to prepare reports and studies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy of facts and figures.
• Ability to effectively organize, assemble, and arrange resources to meet goals.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Desired Qualifications

MSU Classification Required

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or related science field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience.

      FRIB Required

• Ability to work with export-controlled technologies.
• Successful completion of the PhD candidacy exam in Chemistry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a resume. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

frib.msu.edu