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Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name -- RICE -- Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
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We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.
Position Summary:
Dr. Vanessa Sanchez's newly established lab in the Rice University Department of Mechanical Engineering is hiring a Textile Lab Research Specialist. The lab works at the intersection of materials, manufacturing, and robotics and this role represents an opportunity to be at the forefront of developing assistive wearable technologies and smart materials that find applications in critical sectors like healthcare, aerospace, and energy.
As part of the diverse and dynamic lab, your day-to-day tasks will involve hands-on research tasks and assistance with research management. You'll play a pivotal role in tackling challenging textile-related research problems using novel and unconventional materials, training emerging researchers, and keeping the lab running smoothly. It's a position that requires expertise in textile technology and exceptional organizational skills . This role is a full-time onsite position.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who leverages their expertise as part of a research team. They are proactive, highly organized, and passionate about new technologies. They can thrive in an academic research environment and enjoy collaborating with researchers, students, and the broader community.
This is a 1-year term-limited position with potential for extension, contingent on the renewal of funding .
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