The Catholic University of America

CURRENT POSITION LISTINGS
The Catholic University of America has a variety of staff positions available below. This list is updated on a regular basis. To apply, follow the directions indicated at the bottom of each posting. If available, use the six digit position number listed below each position as part of your correspondence.

Before applying please note the following: 

  • Follow the instructions on how to apply for a particular position as outlined in the listing below.
  • A completed and signed Application for Employment is required if you are interviewed or specifically asked for a completed application in the job posting.
  • Applicants must specify which position they are applying for and where applicable, indicate the corresponding six digit position number.
  • Applications can only be accepted for positions that are currently posted.
  • Applications cannot be accepted for positions that may be open in the future.
  • Only those applications meeting the minimum qualifications for the position are considered.

Additional points to consider:

  • No CUA employee may hold a position in the academic department/school/office in which the employee is enrolled in a degree program.
  • Regular full-time and part-time employ­ees may not be full-time CUA students.
  • Newly hired employees must be prepared to present acceptable documenta­tion showing his/her identity and/or work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
     

Applicants under 18:

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Cleaner (full-time, 40 hours/week). Multiple Openings. Applications close 5.31.12
Facilities Maintenance & Operations – Custodial Services
100935

Position Summary: Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FMO) handles repairs, custodial, grounds and fleet services through preventative, scheduled and emergency work; minor improvement and renovation projects to CUA owned, leased and assigned properties, vehicles and equipment. FMO manages all routine, emergency and preventive maintenance and operations of CUA facilities. Work included but is not limited to: high and low voltage electricity, generation of high and low pressure steam/chilled water/ice, all utility distribution, plumbing, emergency and routine repair work, custodial services, special events, office moves, ground, solid waste disposal and recycling, fleet services, pest management, communication of facility information and business services.

Reporting to the Supervisor for Custodial Services, the Cleaner is an essential member of Facilities Maintenance service team. The team is responsible for providing the custodial services necessary to preserve and enhance the University's plant assets and to sustain a safe and clean environment conducive to individual and community development. The cleaner is expected to perform a variety of general and specific custodial services.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Daily cleaning and associated operations, trash and non-hazardous waste removal, litter control, recycling removal, special event services, conference services, snow/ice removal, and weather damage services; cleaning, stocking supplies and waste removal in various locations across campus; washing, disinfecting, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, buffing, restoring flooring surfaces, wall partitions, fixtures, furnishings, entrances, stairs, elevators, ramps, landings, loading docks, restrooms, corridors, offices, window coverings, vents, overhead areas, ceilings, seating, lighting; removing waste; litter control; supplying special event set-ups and room condition preparations; providing conference service support, including restroom servicing for residential guests of the University; perform snow/ice removal, weather and unplanned damage related services as directed; and providing recommendations for service improvements. Applicants must be willing to work other than normal working hours and perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications: At least two (2) years of cleaning experience in a small to mid-sized commercial environment such as a hotel, a restaurant or apartment complex, etc. Must be able to read and comprehend basic instructions and correspondence in English. Strong service orientation towards individuals and groups, especially students. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work on a set schedule. Must be able to use hand tools and operate commercial cleaning equipment. Must be able to tolerate dust and work with detergents and a variety of cleaning materials.

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred. Floor work experience such as waxing, cleaning, washing and stripping is strongly preferred.

Please note, this position requires prolonged standing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping, manual dexterity, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders in open and more limited spaces. This position is classified as an essential employee and as such is part of the University emergency plan and may be required to report to work when the University is closed. Must be willing to work other than normal working hours and perform other job related duties as requested. This position is part of an organized bargaining unit and will require union membership.

For immediate consideration, please forward an Application for Employment and resume (optional) to mitchelb@cua.edu. Please quote position number 100935 in your correspondence.

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Admissions Counselor (full-time, 35 hours/week). Applications close 6.1.12
Enrollment Management - Office of Admissions
100988

Position Summary: The Office of Enrollment Services serves students, alumni, staff, faculty and the general public in the areas of student records, registration, and student financial services.

Reporting to the Dean of University Admissions, the Admissions Counselor represents The Catholic University of America community to provide an undergraduate student body for the University based on national enrollment and University policies.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Researching, scheduling, and attending an average of 150 annual recruiting visits; reading an average of 600 applications per year; interviewing applicants; conducting information sessions; corresponding with students and their families regarding application status; planning and hosting key recruitment and yield programs; acting as a liaison for a particular United States region; coordinating student ambassadors for campus tours; serving as a financial advisor to families; coordinating overnight visitation programs; supervising and scheduling student employees; collecting testing for students with learning disabilities; writing and tracking evaluations for each high school visit or college fair; and meeting with administration to develop University task force on diversity.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Access, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications: College admissions experience and PeopleSoft experience is preferred. A broad understanding of marketing is helpful.

This position requires driving on behalf of University business. Possession of a current and valid U.S. driver’s license is required along with an initial MVR clearance check. An annual clearance check is conducted thereafter. For immediate consideration, please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mitchelb@cua.edu. Please quote position number 100988 in your correspondence.

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Education Abroad Advisor (full-time, 35 hours/week). Revised closing date 5.18.12
Center for Global Education/CUAbroad
100990

Position Summary: The Center for Global Education (CGE) implements the University’s strategic goal of internationalization by serving as the hub for international educational activities at The Catholic University of America. Its overall role is to coordinate, build and strengthen international programs and initiatives university-wide. CGE supports schools in their efforts to bring global perspectives into their curricula and courses of study by working with them to improve business practices associated with managing international programs, develop new strategic programs and initiatives that incorporates best practices available, facilitate the administrative flow of students and faculty as they engage in international programs, increase the number of Memoranda of Understanding signed between CUA and foreign partner institutions, and offer a wide array of international educational programs.

Reporting to the Director of Education Abroad, the Education Abroad Advisor provides program management and administrative support primarily for Architecture programs.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Providing program management and administrative support to the Director of Education Abroad; acting as primary resource to students interested in CUA’s education abroad programs, primarily Architecture programs, by facilitating the advising, application, disciplinary checks, admission, course enrollment, housing, and billing; maintaining up-to-date information on CUA education abroad programs and participants applications and data; providing initial advising to individuals and small student groups and answering inquiries from parents, faculty, and staff at CUA and overseas; participating in event planning, including university-wide events; disseminating program information; assisting with the administration of the incoming exchange program; planning, coordinating, and attending special CUAbroad and CUA-wide events; handling administrative processes between CUAbroad and its various internal and external academic and non-academic partners; and managing the issuing of International Student Identity Cards.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in international education or international affairs. A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in global education or education abroad. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Internet.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of PeopleSoft is preferred. Applicants who have recently completed a travel and/or work abroad experience and have foreign language abilities are highly desired.

This position requires working occasionally on weekends based on events schedule. For immediate consideration, please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mitchelb@cua.edu. Please quote position number 100990 in your correspondence.

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Contract Specialist (full-time, 35 hours/week). Reposted. Applications close 5.21.12
Procurement Services
100937

Position Summary: Procurement Services provides support to the academic and research missions of the Catholic University of America in ensuring the maximum value received from institutional funds through all facets of the purchasing process. The primary mission is to provide expertise, guidance and assistance in identifying, selecting, acquiring and delivering quality goods and services in a cost-effective, efficient, equitable manner. The department builds and maintains rapport across a wide variety of constituents across campus, with vendors and suppliers, and general purchasing organizations.

Reporting to the Director, the Contract Specialist is responsible for developing proposals, evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating contract terms and conditions, managing contracts, assessing suppliers and supplier management and collaborating with the Facilities Operation department to ensure effective project management on construction projects.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Assisting the Director with coordinating all facets of the University's procurement process; participating in the development of specifications for services, machinery and equipment, products, or supplies in preparing bid proposals and contracts; analyzing price proposals, financial reports, and other data; reviewing and evaluating specifications; evaluating or monitoring contract performance; developing and maintaining a comprehensive and accurate contract database; preparing reports; assisting in gathering, assessing and analyzing practices and procedures; assisting in the accomplishment of goals and objectives of the department.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management, Business (Purchasing) Logistics, Public Administration or related field. Five (5) years of experience in the procurement or contract administration field. Experience with major construction projects and project management strongly preferred, preferably in a college or university environment. Must be proficient in contract development, standards and language. Must be able to develop purchasing specifications; evaluate the relative merits of bid responses, offerings and pricing; and speak and write effectively. Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification preferred.

For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to mitchelb@cua.edu. Please quote position number 100937 in your correspondence.

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Director of Information Security (full-time, 35 hrs/week). Applications close 5.25.12
Center for Planning and Information Technology (CPIT), Instructional Technology
100984

Position Summary: Center for Planning and Information Technology (CPIT) serves the University by providing access to high quality, state-of-the-art, computing, communications and information resources through the Internet, local and wide area networks, databases and libraries, and by supporting the management information needs of the University. The Center is the resource for data analysis and institutional studies, while also serving to coordinate the collection and submission of information to internal and external constituencies.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer the Director of Information Security ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Taking the lead in developing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans for information systems; developing information security documentation, policies and procedures; coordinating with IT specialists on implementation of security standards; conducting security assessments and audits; taking the lead in information security incident handling; providing leadership for information security; promoting awareness of information security issues; and managing staff.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. At least three (3) years of full-time work experience in information security management including related functions (such as IT audit and IT Risk Management). Experience must include project management participation or oversight. Experience in the policy and regulatory environment of information security especially in higher education, is preferred. Experience in developing and administering an information security program is highly preferred. Industry professional certifications are desired.
 
Our ideal candidate will possess:
• self-confidence, assertiveness, be approachable, responsive and understand the mission, needs, and direction for the role of information security in higher education
• knowledge of developments and new applications of information security technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to academic and administrative processes, and applications and implementation of information security.
• strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• excellent writing and presentation skills in order to deliver complex information to a variety of audiences in a credible and presentable way

For immediate consideration, please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to draghi@cua.edu. Please mention position number 100984 in your correspondence.

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Research Technology Specialist (full-time, 35 hrs/week). Applications close 5.22.12
Center for Planning and Information Technology (CPIT), Instructional Technology
100983

Position Summary: The instructional technology division of CPIT supports the instructional, research, and other mission related computing activities of faculty and staff, the computing learning needs of students, and the computing needs of the entire campus community. Instructional technology explores and implements new technologies, provides guidance and direction on the ethical uses of technology, and contributes to university policy development and implementation.

This position supports faculty with their research technology needs, including specifying, installing and configuring hardware and software using established standards and guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Specifying, installing, and supporting new and modified faculty research and pedagogical technology, including hardware and software for both Windows and Mac OS that includes concepts, principles, methods, and practices, configuration and operation. Integrate computing and other networked hardware and software into the CUA network using established standards and guidelines. Supporting software and hardware requirements on faculty maintained computer labs and making sure operating system updates and virus protection are current. Assisting the Office of Disability Support Services with software and hardware installations and supporting as required. Microsoft networking, including network file shares, server-based print queues, remote desktop connection; Local area networking, including IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, other IP services and applications (Telnet, FTP, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: An Associate’s degree is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. One (1) year of system administration experience with Linux (especially RHEL or SUSE) and Windows Server 2003/2008. Blackboard and statistical analysis software is highly desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server database is a plus. Experience in working in a higher educational institution with faculty and/or experience in working in a research environment is preferred.

Our ideal candidate will possess:
• excellent problem solving skills
• ability to work on different simultaneous activities
• ability to effectively use provided technology resources
• communicate effectively (written and spoken) and be well organized
• strong customer service focus and ability to effectively ask questions and communicate in potentially challenging situations

For immediate consideration, please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to draghi@cua.edu. Please mention position number 100983 in your correspondence.

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Instructional Designer (full-time, 35 hrs/week). Applications close 5.22.12
Center for Planning and Information Technology (CPIT), Instructional Technology
100982

Position Summary: The instructional technology division of CPIT supports the instructional, research, and other mission related computing activities of faculty and staff, the computing learning needs of students, and the computing needs of the entire campus community. Instructional technology explores and implements new technologies, provides guidance and direction on the ethical uses of technology, and contributes to university policy development and implementation.

The Instructional Designer researches and recommends teaching methods and techniques and advises and assists instructors in implementing curricula and in meeting program goals. The position creates and delivers teacher training on new techniques, technologies, and delivery systems. Meets with faculty members and members of educational committees and advisory groups to explore how curriculum materials relate to occupations and meet students' needs. Works with the Assistant Director of Instructional Technology to evaluate how well a training program's curriculum meets students' needs and recommend improvements.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Assisting in developing instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses, including online and blended learning programs. Training students and faculty to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching and adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners. Conducting strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula and interview subject matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience needed as an Instructional Designer that includes distance learning or virtual classroom experience. Experience with Blackboard and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) is required. Experience in working in a higher education environment with faculty preferred.

Our ideal candidate will possess:
• strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• ability to communicate clearly and directly by actively listening to others to understand their needs
• ability to understand, respect, and appreciate the challenges and constraints that faculty, students, staff, and administrators, may be facing, and be able to confidently guide and direct them

For immediate consideration, please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to draghi@cua.edu. Please mention position number 100982 in your correspondence.

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Executive Assistant to the President (full-time, 35 hours/week). Applications close 5.21.12
Office of the President
100985

Position Summary: As the Chief Executive Officer, the President of Catholic University oversees the core areas of the University. All administrative matters dealing with the University including finance, academics, administration, student life, institutional advancement, and enrollment filter through this office. In addition, external constituencies such as the Board of Trustees, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of the University will, at one time or another, come through his office.

In Support of the President, the Executive Assistant serves in numerous capacities, including scheduling the President's time, providing necessary background information for meetings, manage minor budgetary matters, draft routine correspondence and assist with events as needed and dealing with internal and external constituencies. All with the goal of ensuring that the President is able to perform his duties.

Essential Responsibilities Include: screening and entering appointments on the President's calendar; maintaining background information for all appointments; screening all calls; triaging all external complaints, via phone or email, and referring to proper University office; managing and keeping up to date the President's email; preparing and typing dictation and routine correspondence; managing the President's travel arrangements; acting as a secondary person for all incoming office phone calls and visitors; coordinating with the Assistant Vice Presidents for University Relations for upcoming meetings and events at Nugent Hall; assist at University events run by the Office of the President as needed; and maintaining the President's financial receipts.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in executive level administrative support. Experience must be within a professional, service oriented environment within a mid-level organization. Higher Education an/or University affairs work experience preferred. Must possess exceptional computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Must be able to work independently, with exceptional attention to detail. Must have polished inter-personal and communication skills and be service oriented in his/her approach to visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Must be organized, a quick learner with the ability to multitask and prioritize in times of peak work load. Must have effective decision making and critical thinking skills. For immediate consideration, please forward 1) resume, 2) cover letter and 3) salary requirements to draghi@cua.edu. Cover letters should outline how applicants meet and exceed (if applicable) the minimum qualifications. Please quote position number 100985 in your correspondence.

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Executive Assistant (full-time, 35 hours/week). Applications close 5.22.12
Student Life Division
100981

Position Summary: The function of Student Life Division is to promote and facilitate student learning and holistic development in the Catholic Intellectual tradition. In partnership with the academic community and Campus Ministry, meaningful opportunities for intellectual and personal development are provided in a vibrant, faith-based, values-oriented campus setting. Student-centered programs and services are offered to support and challenge students throughout their educational experience.

Reporting to the Vice President, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students for Student Life, the Executive Assistant (EA) provides high quality lead administrative support and workflow management, performing services of both a tactical and of a strategic nature. The EA is responsible for sustaining a professional support center that is responsive to a wide range of constituencies, including executive governance and university management, students, families, visitors and external agencies. The EA coordinates division-wide and office-specific programs and services in collaboration with other administrative personnel across the division and the university community.Essential Responsibilities Include: Serving as the lead administrative and workflow management support staff member for the Office of the Vice President for Student Life, and for the Office of the Dean of Students, works in close partnership with an Administrative Assistant.

Essential Responsibilities include: providing professional level coverage for the division; preparing, editing and transmitting written materials and communications; providing comprehensive records management, handling administrative support tasks such as inquiries and responses for services; arranging and managing appointments, meeting and calendars; maintaining confidential records including student, personnel and financial records; handling requests for and records of materials; handling the planning and completion of special events; collaborating with other executive and administrative assistant staff; serving as an office liaison to other departments. Serving on special assignments for the division including – preparation and submission of personnel materials and payroll; servicing and maintaining office equipment; assisting with financial and business services, such as budget material development, account monitoring and accounts payable reconciliation; procurement of office services, supplies and equipment; distribution of mail and arrangements for outgoing mail and parcel deliveries; participating in recruitment, staff development and cross training of other administrative assistants; serve as backup for administrative assistant; and assist with emergency preparedness. 

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of five (5) years of professional executive level support is required. Must be supportive of the University’s Catholic mission and values. Work experience in a higher education Catholic institution is preferred. Must possess highly effective administrative skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Must possess highly effective inter-personal communication skills including tact, diplomacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality. For immediate consideration please forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to draghi@cua.edu. Cover letters should specify how applicants meet and exceed (if applicable) the minimum qualifications. Please quote position number 100981 in your correspondence.


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Melter Operations Manager (full-time, 40 hours/week). Revised 9.08.11. Open until filled.
Vitreous State Laboratory
100897

The Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL) is an interdisciplinary research and technology development center organized to facilitate studies on material properties. The VSL combines elements of physics, chemistry, and engineering to ensure that appropriate expertise is brought to bear on any research effort undertaken by the Laboratory. More than 90% of the laboratory's budget is derived from private and governmental sources. The mission of the laboratory is to achieve excellence as a leading Research and Technology Development Center dedicated to solving environmental problems. Reporting to the VSL Director, the Melter Operations Manager directs all the melting operations of all the continuous and crucible melts at the VSL. Responsibility is exercised with a high degree of independence.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Managing all melter operators and crucible laboratory technicians in conjunction with the assistant laboratory manager; managing calibration and spreadsheet data collection for operations and crucible laboratory including performing SIEVE calibration verification and documentation in accordance with ASTM E11-09, inputting data and verifying results; managing melter and crucible laboratory operations; ensuring laboratory adherence to Quality Assurance Plan; assigning specific laboratory resources to projects to assure probability of project success; managing laboratory training; managing Central/Consolidated Information Management System (CIMS); and supervising shipping and receiving of radioactive and non-radioactive chemicals, samples and sources.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in melter operations, physics, chemistry or materials science is required. Previous melter operations and related field work/experience may be considered in leui of formal education. A minimum of twelve (12) years experience in management and supervision of professional personnel involved with glass research or development, melter operations or equivalent technical field. A minimum of eight (8) years in design, construction and operation of melter systems. 

Experience must include the following: 
- working with glass science and technology
- writing and publishing technical reports
- working with high temperature glass and equipment, materials handling, continuous melter design and operations, ion   exchange technologies, computer programming and interfacing, and melting processes integration. 

The ideal candidate will also possess formal training in nuclear or chemical engineering, participated or led scientific publications, hold patents, conducted presentations and attended related conferences. 

For immediate consideration, please forward CUA application, resume, cover letter and salary requirements to ambrozkiewic@cua.edu. Please quote position number 100897 in your correspondence.

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Melter/Operator/Laboratory Technician (full-time, 40 hours/week).  Open until filled.
Vitreous State Laboratory
100901

Position Summary: The Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL) is an interdisciplinary research and technology development center organized to facilitate studies on material properties. The VSL combines elements of physics, chemistry, and engineering to ensure that appropriate expertise is brought to bear on any research effort undertaken by the Laboratory. More than 90% of the laboratory's budget is derived from private and governmental sources. The mission of the laboratory is to achieve excellence as a leading Research and Technology Development Center dedicated to solving environmental problems.

Essential Responsibilities: Under the general administrative direction of the VSL Melter Operations Manager, supports operation of glass melters, air pollution control systems and operation of waste materials slurry preparations. Under the general administrative direction of the VSL Specific Laboratory Supervisor, performs routine chemical laboratory functions and collaborates in the development of new procedures. Responsibility is exercised with a medium degree of independence. Maintains frequent contact with a limited array of VSL and site personnel. 

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. College degree in related field is desirable. Previous melter operations and related field work/experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. VSL to provide current HAZWOPER qualification and Radiation Safety Training. At least one year of related job experience, e.g., general plumbing, construction, pipe fitting, welding, and/or clerical wiring. At least one year of laboratory or professional experience in laboratory procedures involving physical and chemical analysis. Preferred qualifications include: Knowledge of electrical wiring and electronic control systems; Ability to follow/knowledge of technical schematic diagrams; Computer literacy and knowledge of data acquisition systems. Experience with laboratory equipment and processes, including but not limited to: analytical methods, furnace operation at bench scale, pH determination, temperature controls, and chemical weighing is preferred. Ability to work 12 hours/shift work, overnight and weekend shifts, if required.

For immediate consideration please forward resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to ambrozkiewic@cua.edu Please quote position number 100901 in your correspondence.

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Scientist (full-time, 40 hours/week). Open until filled.
Vitreous State Laboratory
(100902, 100903)

Position Summary: The Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL) is an interdisciplinary research and technology development center organized to facilitate studies on material properties. The VSL combines elements of physics, chemistry, and engineering to ensure that appropriate expertise is brought to bear on any research effort undertaken by the Laboratory. More than 90% of the laboratory's budget is derived from private and governmental sources. The mission of the laboratory is to achieve excellence as a leading Research and Technology Development Center dedicated to solving environmental problems.

Essential Responsibilities: Assisting with daily operations and coordination of specific project activities, under the direction of a VSL Project Manager. Responsibility is exercised with medium degree of independence. Maintaining frequent contact with a broad array of VSL personnel. Specific responsibilities include management of data files; designing and developing technical methods and procedures to meet project requirements; assist in the collation and analysis of data for report preparation. Coordinate with Project P.I. and perform literature surveys for project, proposal and research purposes. Assisting in the management of projects in glass formulations development and characterization. Conducting Bench-sale experiments, including the use of pilot-melters. Publishing results of experiments in peer-reviewed journals and technical scientific meetings. 

Minimum Qualifications:  PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering required. Three years of laboratory or professional experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in carrying out laboratory procedures and experiments. Experience in physics and chemistry of materials. Background in glass science, glass formation and properties, and property modeling advantageous but not essential. Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform scientific measurement and collect data; ability to work independently as well as work as a member of a team; proficiency in the use of personnel computers and standard software packages. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to ambrozkiewic@cua.edu.

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