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****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative professional and technical (APT) or Instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.****



Title: (Casual Hire) Nanotechnology Lab Assistant (Mechanical Engineering)

Position Number: ***** Casual Hire .

Hiring Unit: College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering

Location: Manoa campus

Date Posted: 09/06/2024

Closing Date: 09/10/2024

Salary Information: $ 21.25 per hour

Hours/week: 40 hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary


This hiring is for two casual positions as laboratory assistants for nanotechnology



Duties and Responsibilities

• • 
    Participating in the development of polymer and ceramic composites and nanocomposites including design, analysis, fabrication, and testing.

• • Preparing samples and performing mechanical testing per prescribed test methods such as ASTM.

• • Participating in custom design and operation of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) furnaces, Vacuum and High Temperature Furnaces, Hot Press Operation, and Autoclave.

• • Manufacturing and post-processing of various forms of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their inclusions in polymers and ceramic composites to develop high-performance multifunctional nanocomposites.

• • Evaluating the performance of preceramic polymers and their pyrolysis temperatures for the ceramic composite/nanocomposite systems.

• • Performing machining, measuring, testing, and data acquisition & recording of the developed composites and nanocomposites according to ASTM standards.

• • Assisting in manufacturing and test equipment calibrations.

• • Recording, evaluating, and reporting test results on written forms and in electronic spreadsheets.

• • Developing technical reports and presentations as well as patent documents and research papers.

• • Maintain test sample preparation area.

• Other relevant duties as assigned.

(* Denotes essential functions)



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with hands-on skills.

• Familiarity with metal, polymer, and ceramic composites manufacturing and testing techniques.

• Proficiency with computer aided design and analysis software such as Solid Works and ANSYS.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with programming.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret specifications, review test plans, procedures, equipment instructions, data analysis and follow detailed verbal and written instructions.

• Familiarity with Optical Microscopic Characterizations such as SEM, TEM, AFM, etc.

• Familiarity with the various manufacturing ovens and furnaces.

• Familiarity with Mechanical Testing Machines (such as Instron)

• Familiarity with Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites.

To Apply


Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach

• Cover letter describing how previous experience aligns with this position
• CV/resume,
• Copy of transcript
• names of 2 professional references (include title, email and phone number)

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Inquiries:
Dr. Nejhad at nejhad@hawaii.edu .

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