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Physics lab assistant (Fizika laboratoriyası köməkçisi)

By agreement 118
Full-time
Baku, Azerbaijan
26.11.24 - 26.12.24

Working conditions

  • 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;
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Excellent level in English: applicants must be able to teach in English in their topic (physics);
  • 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;

Interested candidates are requested to submit in PDF format in English language: 

  • a letter of interest and motivation specifying suitability for the position
  • an updated resume 

Send materials via e-mail to the e-mail address by specifying the Job Title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is November 30, 2024.