Scientific Graphic and Web Designer for ICDC, NMGC and MRSEC (Chemistry)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree in communications, marketing, chemistry or chemical engineering, graphic design, art or four years combined equivalent education and experience.

Experience with scientific graphics, molecular structures, and graphical representations

Demonstrated understanding of web design issues, such as browser usability, mobile-readiness, cross-platform compatibility, color and quick loading of images

Ability to communicate complex ideas graphically

Excellent time-management and communications skills

Ability to prioritize work based on deadlines and project scale

Strong writing and copy editing skills

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of HTML, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Drupal, WordPress or related applications

Experience with photography and image processing

Knowledge of ChemDraw

Ability to write summary of research achievements and research highlights

About the Job

Job Title: Graphic/Multimedia Communications Associate

Job Code: 8341

75% appointment, Part-time (30 hours/week)

12-month, continuing appointment

Civil Service (non-union) position

Department of Chemistry, serving three research centers

Job Duties

33% time to support the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center ( http://mrsec.umn.edu ) with scientific graphic design for use in scientific journals, website conversion to new content management system (likely WordPress), ongoing website maintenance

33% time to support the Inorganometallic Catalyst Design Center ( http://www1.chem.umn.edu/icdc ) with website conversion from Dreamweaver to Drupal, design of scientific graphics for use in scientific journals, design and layout of print newsletters/publications, website development, instructional video production and dissemination, and ongoing website maintenance for ICDC, ICDC director, and ICDC faculty.

34% time to support the Nanoporous Materials Genome Center ( http://www1.chem.umn.edu/nmgc ) with website conversion from Dreamweaver to Drupal, design of scientific graphics for use in scientific journals, design and layout of print newsletters/publications, website development, and ongoing website maintenance for NMGC, NMGC director and NMGC faculty.

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota (UMN) provides a world-class education through classroom teaching and cutting-edge research. As a central, core discipline in science and engineering, chemistry is critical for solving society’s most important problems and making significant positive impacts on human health, energy, and the environment. The UMN Department of Chemistry has been a national and international leader throughout its history. A wide range of companies and academic institutions from across the world hire our graduates and collaborate with us on research. Department of Chemistry alumni have enormous societal impact as academicians, K-12 teachers, scientists and managers in industrial and government laboratories, lawyers, public policy advocates, entrepreneurs, and in a diverse array of other fields.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

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Diversity

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Background Check Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.