Vacancy for Physics lab. assistant
Brief description of UFAZ: UFAZ is an ambitious project initiated by the Presidents of the French Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2014. It is administered by the historic university of Azerbaijan - the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) from the Azerbaijani side and the prestigious University of Strasbourg (Unistra) from the French side.
UFAZ delivers 2 national diplomas (French and Azerbaijani) at the Bachelor level in the following specialties: Computer Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Geophysics, Oil and Gas engineering. And at the Master level in the following specialties: Data Science and artificial intelligence, Physical chemistry/Chemical engineering, Geosciences. Tuition language is English.
Position description:
Position name: Physics lab. assistant
Type of contract: Full-Time
Position in the organizational structure: Attached to the Physics department of the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ), under the supervision of the Physics Teacher Coordinator of UFAZ.
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe, and good conditions and preparing chemical solutions;
- Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
- Follow and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks;
- Assemble and prepare necessary laboratory materials before scheduled laboratory;
- Assist the laboratory instructor during the (entire) laboratory period;
- Put away laboratory materials after completion of laboratory;
- Assist in ordering yearly materials;
- Maintain a current and running inventory of all materials;
- Assist in training of new laboratory assistants;
- Be able to use the appropriate source for developing;
- Methods for disposal of all types of chemicals;
- Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records;
- Maintain the store for teaching equipment and planning to enable efficient changeovers of experiments;
- Maintain up to date records of maintenance and testing of teaching equipment;
- Assist with the sourcing of materials, consumables, and equipment for the teaching areas.
Requirements:
- Excellent level in English: applicants must be able to teach in English in their topic (physics, chemistry);
- Bachelor’s degree as a minimum level of education with a high average grade and/or with distinctions in physics or chemistry;
- Knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft and LibreOffice suits) and any programmed specific to the subject of physics/chemistry;
- Flexibility in working hours (facilitation of teamwork, preparation of courses);
- Commitment to high quality teaching and creating a fully inclusive, positive learning environment according to French standards of education;
- Laboratory experience abroad in the field of academic research or physics industry is an advantage.
We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the educational experience of students and faculty.
Interested candidates are requested to submit in PDF format in English language:
(1) a letter of interest and motivation specifying suitability for the position
(2) an updated resume
Send materials via e-mail to: careers@ufaz.az specifying the Job Title in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is November 30, 2024.
For more information about UFAZ, please visit www.ufaz.az.