Job Description

Research Associate - Micro/Nano Fabrication Facility Manager - Electrical Engineering

GENERAL DUTIES

Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others.

• Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding
• Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data
• Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings
• Collaborates with internal and external colleagues
• Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties

CONTRACT TITLE

Research Associate

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The City College of New York (CCNY) is accepting applications for a university-funded Research Associate ("RA") with expertise in the field of micro-/nanofabrication technology and manufacturing research. The RA will work with faculty to prepare proposals and collaborate on sponsored research projects and write scientific reports and manuscripts for presentation at national conferences. The position reports to the Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department.

The RA will also play a pivotal role in managing the critical equipment at our Micro/Nano fabrication lab and assist faculty and students with their research projects in this area. The lab occupies approximately 800 sq ft of space, with facilities dedicated to supporting Micro/nano device fabrication and characterizations. This is in a class 1000/10,000 level under HEPA filtered work areas.

The Micro/nano fabrication lab supports various material and device applications. The previous and current users include students and faculty from several departments at CCNY and other CUNY campuses. Examples of the equipment the RA will be responsible for managing include:

1. CHA e-beam Evaporator
2. Edward Auto 360 Thermal Evaporator
3. Denton Explorer 14 Sputter
4. Cressington 108A Carbon Coater
5. Karl Suss MJB 3 Mask Aligner
6. Solitec 5100 Spinner

CUNY's research community includes several hundred chemists, biologists, physicists, medical researchers, and both chemical and biomedical engineers who interact within a university network of 25 colleges and professional schools. The City College of New York is located in the historic Hamilton Heights - Sugar Hill section of upper Manhattan, and is accessible by major subway and bus lines within the metropolitan New York area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Research experience in the micro/nano fabrication area and familiarity with related equipment.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered

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Applications, including the following items must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Names & Contact Information of 2 Professional References

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CLOSING DATE

April 6, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29666

Location

City College of New York

About City College of New York (CUNY)

With over 3,000 employees, our institution brings together some of the best talent in the City of New York and in the world as the flagship campus of the City University of New York. Our campus is accessible by most major train lines including Metro North, and is conveniently located in the heart of one of the greatest communities in New York City. Our dedicated faculty and staff are the heart and strength of our institution, and we strive to do our best to make their experience enjoyable and enriching.

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Job Tags

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