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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Research Assistant III assists with research work in support of a major research project under minimal supervision. Orders equipment and supplies. Sets up equipment. Performs experiments. Monitors results. Collects data. Prepares support material. May supervise students or other support workers assigned to the research project.

Additional Department Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Research Assistant III position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in materials science and process-microstructure-property relationship. Demonstrates a record of academic achievement in research. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding availability. Conducts research in the area of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of nickel-based superalloys under the supervision of Dr. Keivan Davami. The goal is to explore and understand the strengthening and precipitate interactions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of research support experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of research support experience; OR bachelor's degree or higher and some research support experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) as well as TEM sample preparation using a focused ion beam (FIB). Established record of peer-reviewed publications in the materials science field.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related field. Experience in proposal writing.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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