Junior/Assistant Specialist – The Space Sciences Laboratory

University of California, Berkeley Vc Res Organized Rsearch Units Berkeley, CA, United States
Researcher / Scientist No deadline given

About the position

The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks an Junior/Assistant Specialist to work on the Plume Ice Capture of Organics (PICO) project. PICO is a sampler and microfluidic system for handling small aqueous samples in development for deployment on planetary exploration missions. The main duties are performing bench tests on subsystem prototypes developed by SSL scientists and engineers. The work includes basic experiment design, performing tests, collecting and analyzing data, and compiling progress reports. The Specialist/Assistant will participate in weekly team meetings and is expected to present summaries and discussion of experiment design and results. Early career development is encouraged with opportunities for participating in preparation of publications and presenting results at academic meetings. Additional duties involve assisting with part fabrication processes as directed by PICO engineers, including component sourcing, finishing, and cleaning. The assistant will participate in specialized tests, including environmental testing and fluidic performance evaluations. Department : http://ssl.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) program Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree Preferred qualifications Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 1 year laboratory experience

How to apply

Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05515 Help contact: kimking@berkeley.edu

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