Research Assistant

Illinois Institute of Technology, United States

Updated: about 20 hours ago
Location: West Chicago, ILLINOIS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Research Assistant
Requisition # S01212P
FLSA Non-Exempt
Location IIT-Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago
Department Chemistry Department
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Research Assistant will conduct research in computational chemistry under the direction of David Minh. Moreover, the assistant will write a scientific journal article and mentor a high school student.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Research Assistant will meet with their supervisor regularly and mentor a high school student in the summer scholars program. This role requires strong verbal communication skills as you will be required to write a scientific journal srticle.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Must have excellent customer service skills,
Special Schedule Requirements
N/A
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Qualifications


Education & Experience
  • B.S. and M.S. in applied mathematics or related field.
  • Coauthor of at least one peer reviewed journal article.
  • Coursework in computational biochemistry (Chem 456 or equvilanct)
Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency using Python for data analysis and visualization and LaTex for writing scientific journal articles. Strong verbal communication skills to discuss projects with mentor and mentee.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
No supervision or budget authority
Physical Environment and Requirements
N/A

Certifications and Licenses


List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
N/A

Key Responsibilities


Key Responsibility
Data science tasks including programming and visualization.
Percentage Of Time 50
Key Responsibility
Writing
Percentage Of Time 30
Key Responsibility
Mentoring
Percentage Of Time 20

Posting Information


Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Position Category Part Time
Posting Date 08/22/2023
Closing Date
Posted Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/9802

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