**29969BR** **Job Title:** Temporary Physics Technician **Department:** Physics and Astronomy **Primary Campus:** University of Kansas Lawrence Campus **Job Description:** 50% - Soldering electrical components 20% - Stripping cable assemblies 20% - Epoxying and testing components 10% - Meeting and communicating with experimental physics group **Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:** 29969BR **Disclaimer:** The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY **Work Schedule:** Schedule is negotiable, but position is for 20 hours per week **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt **Contact Information to Applicants:** Prof. Alice Bean (abean@ku.edu) **Required Qualifications:** 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent 2. Three months’ experience with electrical assembly and fine pitch soldering as evidenced by application materials 3. Good written communication skills as evidenced by application materials. **Employee Class:** U-Unclassified Professional Staff **Advertised Salary Range:** $18.00 per hour **FTE:** .50 **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Electronics technical training or certification, as demonstrated in application materials. **Position Overview:** The University of Kansas Department of Physics is searching for a Part-Time Temporary Research Technician. This position will work with the experimental particle physics tracker group to help assemble and test order 1000 fine pitch electronics cables. The cables are made from 36 AWG wire that needs to be custom cut for the different assemblies, the dielectric chemically stripped, solder to Kapton paddleboards, and apply epoxy to protect the fragile cables. Quality assurance is needed in coordination with the engineering and physicist members of the group. **Reg/Temp:** Temporary **Application Review Begins:** 17-Mar-2025 **Anticipated Start Date:** 07-Apr-2025 **Additional Candidate Instruction:** A complete online application will include: + Cover letter + Curriculum Vitae (CV) + At least three letters of recommendation **Review of applications begins Monday, March 17, 2025 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.** **Work Location Assignment:** On-Site **Position Requirements:** This position is fully on-site; 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, Ks