Posting Information Posting Number2025272 Posting/Functional TitleResearch Assistant-Jacobs Lab University Pay Plan TitleProgram Staff LocationSan Marcos DepartmentChemistry and Biochemistry Recruitment TypeUniversity Employees Only Job TypeFull-Time Funding SourceTemporary Monthly Salary$3,333.00 Job CategoryExempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. + Expertise in single droplet levitation and surface characterization techniques. + The selected candidate will assist in the development of projects aimed at understanding how the physicochemical properties of the air-water interface change with increasing surface charge density. Preferred Qualifications + Practical experience using and maintaining the instrumentation in the Jacobs research laboratory (including Kruss tensiometers, UV-vis spectrometer, fluorescence spectrometer, and a quadrupole electrodynamic trap). + Experience with Labview and python programming languages. + Experience generating materials to support grant-related activities and publication material. + Experience with placing orders through SAP , SOP documents and material inventories. Job Description Responsible for performing a wide range of duties considered exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). Job Duties + Support research activities in the Jacobs laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Michael Jacobs Additional Information to Applicants Job Open Date02/03/2025 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)02/17/2025 Open Until FilledNo Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM Normal Work Hours End5:00PM Posting Notices Legal and Required Notices Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Why work @ Texas State? • Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents! • Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more! • Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program • Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs. • An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus • Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation. Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51151 Applicant Document