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Associate Mechanical Engineer
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) | |
United States, Maryland, Chevy Chase | |
4000 Jones Bridge Road (Show on map) | |
November 16, 2022 | |
Primary Work Address: 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147
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Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in neuroscience and imaging. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually distinctive environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders pursue a small number of scientific questions with potential for transformative impact. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community. It is a uniquely innovative and collaborative atmosphere that reflects HHMI's reputation for excellence. Summary: The Janelia Experimental Technology group (jET) is seeking highly talented and ambitious college grads to join our team and to be a part of the unique Janelia experience. We have recently established the jET internship (jETi) program with a current focus on recruiting recent Bachelors in Optical and Mechanical Engineering as well as college graduates with an advanced degree in Optics or AMO physics for intensive, renewable 1-year contracts during which you will get hands-on experience working on jET projects at the interface of engineering, neuroscience, cell biology, and optical imaging research. Initially, jET interns will be dedicated to learning engineering tools and best practices by assisting staff engineers and scientists in ongoing work. Later on, jET interns will be expected to work independently on projects appropriate for a junior member of the jET team. At the end of the term, successful jETis will be given an opportunity to renew their contracts for an additional year with the limit of up to 2 renewals (3 years maximum tenure). If conditions in future allow for hiring additional jET full-time staff, proven-qualified jET interns would be excellent candidates for such positions. We seek people who are passionate about contributing to scientific discovery, can generate great ideas and deliver solutions based on them, and who are excited to work in Janelia's highly collaborative and unique environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Scope:
Qualifications: Education:
Experience:
Skills and Abilities: Required
Preferred
Physical Requirements: Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. Please Note: This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compensation and Benefits Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our site to learn more. HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer |