Scientist I - Textiles

The Advanced Structures and Composites Center invites applications for a Scientist I - Textiles. The purpose of this position is to execute textiles research and development project assignments. Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $62,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science in textiles, or related field.
• Experience or training on industrial knitting and weaving machines.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and constant deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with faculty, post-doctoral fellows, lab technicians, management, students, and research sponsors.

Preferred:

• Experience in some of the following areas: textile engineering and design, knitting, weaving (dobby and/or jacquard), and fiber extrusion.
• Hands-on experience operating textile equipment or working in a textile manufacturing environment.
• Experience in student research.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: April 2, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: April 8, 2024
Tentative start date: May 6, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact Kimberly Scribner - kimberly.scribner@maine.edu 207-581-2117.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical. 

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