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Posted: 15-Jan-22
Location: Ithaca, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: WDR-00029457
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Who We Are:
The Cornell Energy Systems Institute (CESI) is the lead organization for technology-based research and education in energy. The institute is uniquely positioned to tackle the planet's most pressing challenges in the area of clean and sustainable energy technology through research, education, and technology spinoff ventures. The institute's mission is to make energy systems with low carbon footprint the norm through innovations in materials, technology, and systems design.
The Energy Systems Institute Laboratory, a 4,000 square foot, 24/7 facility, in Kimball is designed to support soft matter research and technology scale-up activities that support the mission of the institute. The laboratory is available on a fee-for-service basis to anyone, with priority given to ESI stakeholders. Individuals may access the lab and its equipment, taking new material from concept to prototype. The lab boasts unique capabilities for materials synthesis, physical characterization, material structure-property-processing analysis, and scale-up. The ESI laboratory also includes a variety of analytical instruments for evaluating materials, devices, and systems in applications including carbon capture and conversion, electrochemical energy storage in batteries & fuel cells, photonic and photovoltaics and hydrogels for biomedicine and drug delivery. The open lab encourages partnerships internal to Cornell and between companies and the university.
What You Will Do:
The responsibility of this position includes management of the Energy Systems Institute Lab. Specific responsibilities under the laboratory management function of the position will include:
User support and training;
Management of a team of expert users and postdoctoral scientists who will be responsible for instrument maintenance and new user training.
System maintenance;
Purchasing, inventory and reporting;
Procedures and process documentation and improvement;
Lab safety protocols and tracking compliance of those protocols.
Finance and usage analysis
What We Need:
A bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination with 2 to 3 years of lab experience (academic, industry, and/or government) or equivalent is required. Applicants with electrochemistry laboratory and clean room experience are preferred. Must have demonstrated ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Must be able to interact effectively as part of a team with users at all levels of competence. Electrical, electronic, and mechanical trouble shooting skills are required. Demonstrated ability to learn new hands-on skills. Willingness to work patiently with diverse population of researchers and other users, as they gain the required skills to safely and successfully operate lab equipment.
What We Prefer:
PhD degree in engineering or science discipline with at least 2 years of leadership experience. Strong writing and oral communication skills. Familiarity with graphical programs, including Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop
What We Offer:
This position is full-time and is located in Ithaca, New York. This position's primary work location will be on-campus with occasional ability for remote work.
The opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people in a high-growth organization where employee development is promoted.
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
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Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
University Job Title:
Research Support Spec II
Job Family:
Academic Support
Level:
F
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Sue Shipman
Number of Openings:
1
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Unique applicable skills.
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EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
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