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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
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Title of Position Research Assistant
Position Number PN1145
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Physics
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
A research position in experimental and computational topological metamaterials is available in the group of Dr. Camelia Prodan (Physics, Fordham University Rose Hill campus) supported by NSF
funds.
Essential Functions
Achieves precise milestones on research projects assigned by the supervisor.
Writes first draft and submits collaborative scientific papers on a regular basis.
Participates in group meetings and works collaboratively with the members engaged in the project.
Develops and performs experimental and computational analysis of systems assigned by the supervisor.
Supervises high school and undergraduate students.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s of Science in Physics or related area.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Advanced experience in Comsol acoustic and topological metamaterials.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $45,000
Maximum Starting Salary $45,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Number A874P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 06/10/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sitting Nearly Continuously
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously
Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously
Standing Seldom
Walking Not Required
Running Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Not Required
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Not Required
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
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