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Job Description
A Research Assistant is needed to provide technical, research, and administrative support for ongoing projects in our flexible electronics laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct experiments under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior researchers; monitor, document, and report experimental results and research findings.
- Collect, manage, and analyze data; assist in preparing reports and research summaries.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and other publications.
- Support project management activities and provide guidance to master and undergraduate students.
- Coordinate with vendors for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Assist with the procurement of consumables and new equipment, working with the department, CPO, and Finance teams on purchasing and payment processes.
- Work closely with the PI and lab members on research-related tasks, assisting in the smooth functioning of the laboratory and research group.
- Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the PI.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in a research or laboratory setting (preferred).
- Proficiency in laboratory safety protocols and adherence to best practices in a research environment.
- Willingness to work on a fixed-term contract.
- Strong ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a research or team-based setting.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.