The starting salary range for this position is $7,072.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

To lead a basic research laboratory and set up experiments; to help analyze the data, to formalize other topics and questions based on the analysis and to help write peer-reviewed publications of the results.

The Research Specialist III with expected climb to Research Specialist IV is responsible for but not limited to:

Assist the work sponsor with performing data collection and analysis to determine the long-term efficiency and performance capabilities of the designed system(s) over 12, 24, 36, and 48 months. They shall suggest and incorporate ideas to harvest electricity to reach 300 mW, at a minimum, for 90 days.

Laboratory Testing, Analysis and Reporting:

Supervise conducting laboratory experiments, measurements, analyses, tests and evaluations, and, ideas for improvements on power performance. Oversee all of the basic research experiments and help determine conclusions as to which data are meaningful and deserve follow-up analysis.

Assist the work sponsor in reviewing, analyzing and documenting specific operational procedures, preparing recommendations for system improvements, forming requirements for future systems, and/or performing feasibility studies. Have an established track record in publishing and the desire to write peer-reviewed publications. 

Responsibility for themselves and oversight of other contractors as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned; responsible to ensure laboratory safety and protocols are followed, ensuring nothing harmful put into sewer pipes or into storm water drains.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients and study participants
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Ability to relate well to others within the project environment.
• Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to display organization, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year university

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in technical research or statistical work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of a variety of materials with an aim of decreasing use of expensive materials to less expensive materials. The capacity to consider SWAP (size, weight, and power).
• Ability to write standard operating procedures
• A capacity for written peer-reviewed publication (such as a thesis)

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.