Research Scientist/Research Director
Needed Q2, 2007
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of performing and overseeing our research programs in toxicity of nanoparticles and providing guidance to our researchers and others in understanding technical issues, relationships between nanotechnology and various industrial areas. Will be responsible for research lab, staff, budget, research grant applications, and other responsibilities as directed by CEO.
Will have the technical responsibility for accurate analysis of literature searches as well as estimating applications of technical breakthroughs to specific areas of industry.
This person will also have some responsibility for technical content of presentations and programs for public consumption and articles for our newsletter.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years managing a research laboratory and staff.
- Working knowledge of physics, chemistry, bio-tech, or bio-engineering; req;uire a PhD degree in discipline in physical sciences related to nanotechnology.
- Some background in data research techniques.
- Requires excellent technical judgment and acumen, as well have knack for envisioning the future.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Grant Writer
Part time - Funded --Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of generating grant applications for the Institute. Since grants will be our primary source os funding, this person is key to our success. This person will have some help from some of our Directors that have some background in grant writing, but will pretty much have to carry the load.
Requirements
- Strong and successful track record in obtaining grants, preferably in technical or educational fields.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Education Materials Developer
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of coordinating and creating materials for various educational applications related to elementary and secondary children and youth. The objective is to engage youth in science and math and in particular, nanoscience by hands-on and other interest-generating methods. These are intended to be used in at least two scenarios: 1) special programs that are delivered to schools in short or one-time visits, and 2) as modules for schools to integrate into their regular curriculum.
This person will work closely with our educational partners and members to create the educational materials.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of physics, math, and engineering. Prefer depth in some area such as bio-tech, medicine, electronics, or other technical area, with some knowledge of nanotechnology.
- Strong interest in educating youth in science.
- Some background in education is preferrable, but not required.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Education Program Developer
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of coordinating and creating materials for various educational programs. This person works closely with the Educational Materials Developer to produce programs that can engage and motivate children and youth
Requirements
- Educational background with some experience in curriculum development
- Interest in physics, math, and engineering.
- Strong interest in educating youth in science.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
NanoTechnology Analyst
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of searching, reviewing, and collecting nanotechnology information as it relates to industrial trends, breakthroughs, and applications to regional industries, job trends and training, and future educational needs. Big Job! And very important. This person must have a natural curiosity about technology and some background in it. However, much of the work beyond researching and cataloging information lies in working with IT people to make it retrievable, communications people to make it useful to newsletter readers, and educational people to make it relevant to people of all ages and needs. Bigger Job, yes?
If you like to research technical literature for breaking news, you’ll love this job.
Requirements
- Some knowledge of physics, math, or engineering.
- Some background in library or data research techniques.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Newsletter Publisher
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of printing and mailing (or emailing) the Institute’s newsletter approximately 4 times a year. All costs of publication are funded except the publisher’s time.until we acquire funding for operations.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of publishing newsletters.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Newsletter Editor
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of coordinating and editing the newsletter for the Institute. This periodical will have to be timely and useful to its readers to be effective. To that end, the editor will look to the other staff to provide material content. The editor will have the chief responsibility of the “look and feel” of the newsletter. All costs of publication are funded except the editor’s time.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of physics, math, and engineering. Prefer depth in some area such as bio-tech, medicine, electronics, or other technical area, with some knowledge of nanotechnology.
- Strong interest in educating youth in science.
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
Database Developer
Part time -- Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of developing our database that will be one of our primary services to regional entities -- businesses and educational institutions. The database will provide collections of articles, links to articles and announcements, and other information useful to those wanting to keep in touch with nanotechnology trends and specific applications. This person will work closely with the Nanotechnology Analyst who will provide materials and guidance on both contents and customers of the database.
Requirements
- Background and experience in developing databases for on-line use.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
IT Administrator
Part time
Currently not funded, but we are seeking funding for at least part of this job.
Needed Immediately
Responsibilities
The person in this position has the responsibility of coordinating and creating the internet-based infrastructure for the Institute. Since we do not have a facility, the virtual office concept must be implemented via the internet. This will include email and document exchange and collaboration, voting as minimal capabilities which must be secure along with an Internet portal to the outside world. This portal must provide interactive communications with those interested in and wanting our help and services.
Requirements
- Strong background in developing internet-based applications and virtual office concepts
- Strong communications skills -- able to communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Creative abilities -- ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts.
- Ability to “telecommute” -- confer and work with others via the internet.
- Very good interpersonal skills -- must be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Able to set and work to plans and deadlines.
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