Did I click on the right link? The second point says:
"Develop new experimental approaches and measurement routines as
required by a growing user base."
It doesn't sound so bad, unless the candidate can't think of any novel
experimental techniques to invent.
Jon
On 05/12/2013 19:02, Cline,
Exactly so, Jon. This is the sort of job that a good candidate can make much
of. I don't think it is described as a technician anywhere in the
advertisement, but in any case, technical support jobs may require a high
degree of training and education, so that in itself is not a discriminator.
Th
>
> Could beam line scientists be described as lab technicians? Not if you
> hope to return and get help with your next synchrotron/neutron experiment!
I hope that's not the only reason :-) Good to see some end-of-year banter
on the Rietveld list. As Leonid shows, in Europe titles are important.
If scientists aren't supposed to know how to use screwdrivers, then the
position definitely requires PhD ;-)
***
Leonid A. Solovyov
Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
660049, K. Marx 42, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
http://sites.google.com/
I found myself re-reading the posting: The quote from the link offered by Jon
is the sole statement that can be interpreted as allowing the candidate some
level of creativity in this position.
At NIST it is a very rare scientist that is not quite competent at using a
screwdriver.
I see no cor
Why are there so few job opportunities for people who have a Masters degree?
I believe this job would be ideal for a MS who has 5 or so years of lab
experience.
From: rietveld_l-requ...@ill.fr [rietveld_l-requ...@ill.fr] on behalf of Simon
Redfern [
>Why are there so few job opportunities for people who have a Masters degree?
‘Cause it’s
well known that PhDs do much better than non-PhDs ;-)
Imposing PhD-requirements
for such positions is risky, in fact, as a real successful PhD won’t be
interested
and they will get a politician instead.
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Hi,
Well, after >30 years in a X-ray lab, I conclude that both technicians and
PhDs find more convenient to use a phone rather than a screwdriver for
calling the manufacturer in case of serious dysfunctionment...
Best,
Armel
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