Temporary Physics Technician

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025
Position Overview The University of Kansas Department of Physics is searching for a Part-Time Temporary Research Technician. This position will work with the experimental particle physics tracker group to help assemble and test order 1000 fine pitch electronics cables. The cables are made from 36 AWG wire that needs to be custom cut for the different assemblies, the dielectric chemically stripped, solder to Kapton paddleboards, and apply epoxy to protect the fragile cables. Quality assurance is needed in coordination with the engineering and physicist members of the group. Job Description 50% - Soldering electrical components 20% - Stripping cable assemblies 20% - Epoxying and testing components 10% - Meeting and communicating with experimental physics group Position Requirements This position is fully on-site; 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, Ks Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent Three months' experience with electrical assembly and fine pitch soldering as evidenced by application materials Good written communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Preferred Qualifications Electronics technical training or certification, as demonstrated in application materials. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete online application will include: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) At least three letters of recommendation Review of applications begins Monday, March 17, 2025 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. Contact Information to Applicants Prof. Alice Bean (abean@ku.edu) Advertised Salary Range $18.00 per hour Work Schedule Schedule is negotiable, but position is for 20 hours per week Application Review Begins Monday March 17, 2025 Anticipated Start Date Monday April 7, 2025