Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.

As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.

The establishment of FRIB was funded by the DOE-SC, Michigan State University (MSU), and the State of Michigan, and user facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. Since 2010, MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of graduate programs.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose:

The Institute for Nuclear Science to Inspire the next Generation of a Highly Trained workforce (INSIGHT) at FRIB Center is funded by the Office of Nuclear Physics within the Department of Energy to (1) support and coordinate a nationwide traineeships effort, and (2) offer traineeships at FRIB by leveraging its scientific opportunities. This will provide an environment to (i) recruit and retain undergraduate students in physics, primarily in nuclear physics, and sustain and/or increase their interest, confidence, and enthusiasm in this field; (ii) provide participants with a toolset to become effective independent researchers who pursue further research opportunities as undergraduates; and (iii) encourage participants to pursue graduate studies and potential careers in nuclear science, or related STEM fields. INSIGHT leverages the existing collaboration between FRIB and nine Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and two Hispanic Serving Institutions, to assist and coordinate a nationwide effort by the Department of Energy encompassing at least 11 MSIs to address the issues of representation within the nuclear physics community.

The Project Event Coordinator will assist the Program Investigator, co-Investigators and Program Manager of the Department of Energy awarded INSIGHT grant to establish and implement a nationwide retention program in nuclear science that specifically target undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Investigator, co-Investigators, and Program Manager of the Department of Energy awarded grant to establish and implement a nationwide retention program in nuclear science that specifically target undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions.
• Assist in guiding students through various programs to assess student academic and research progress.
  • Interact regularly with all program participants.
  • Attend bi-weekly meetings with research faculty and students’ advisors.
  • Meet regularly with the INSIGHT Academic Coach coordinator and the Student Training and Engagement Program for Undergraduates in Physics (STEP-UP) team.
  • Meet monthly with and assist the evaluator to ensure that the program is executed according to stated policies and goals.
  • Meet regularly with the student’s institution faculty supervisor and the FRIB faculty research advisor to ensure that the students are on track with their projects.
• Assist in the organization of the Center’s events and programs including outreach and recruitment trips.
• Collaborate with FRIB Program Coordinators for other Minority Serving Institution (MSI) programs such as Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING) and other student community and university programs.
• Assist in maintaining Center statistics and contact information.
• Assist the INSIGHT team to identify research projects for the traineeships.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abiltiies:

• Ability to cultivate cultural awareness and belonging.
• Knowledge of explicit and implicate bias, stereotyping, and micro-aggressions.
• Skilled ability to create inclusivity.
• Multicultural and multi-ethnic understanding.
• Ability to formulate, plan, and manage multiple projects and timely execute deliverables.
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business or in an area related to the work being performed; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing special events; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software. Position may require software specific to the operational activities of the employing unit. This position may require special licensing or certification in the field related to the area of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and people from a marginalized background.
• Experience working with national laboratories.
• Experience working with professional physics organizations.
• Experience working with youth and youth organizations.
• Experience managing undergraduate and/or graduate programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

FRIB.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends May 23, 11:55 PM