Qureos Mentor

The American University in Cairo

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 Reports to:
 
 Department Chair
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Purpose:
 
 
 
 The primary role of the job holder is to provide technical support of the core instruments in the Physics department as well as operation of the various Physics laboratory courses. He or She will be responsible for calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, handling and precise documentation of assays and data. Senior Lab Engineer I also perform quality control checks of reagents and instrumentation, as well as staff, faculty, and student training, assisting with the analytical physics techniques and preparation of their standard operating manuals. In addition, the manager will also assist in instruction of procedure courses and workshops, to which they are assigned as teaching assistants, in facilitating learning activities inside and outside the classroom and the laboratory. In this role, he or she must adhere to the relevant AUC rules and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Direct and control the day-to-day operations for all physics labs
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 Participate in the procurement of equipment including submitting requisitions, follow up and receiving of requested equipment and supplies, recommending equipment highlighting their advantages over other
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 Establish and maintain links with vendors of equipment, supplies and technical services
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 Develop the analysis of needed equipment and the experimental setups needed for all physics labs
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 Participate in department, interdepartmental and inter-facility projects which help the department achieves its goals of providing quality service and research support in a cost-effective manner
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 Ensure functional operation of the equipment required for both undergraduate and graduate courses taught in the Physics department
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 Assist faculty members and Physics students in their research activities and senior projects
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 Test and evaluate the new Hardware and Software equipment
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 Stock and replenishing lab supplies for all physics labs
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 Help in repairing and testing any defected equipment in physics labs
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 Give advice and provide designs to researchers in the department regarding selection or modifying research equipment
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 Keep a log for services provided to members of our and other departments in the school
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 Assemble experimental circuitry or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components
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 Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Education Requirements:
 
 
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 University degree in physics or electronics engineering
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 Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in a related field
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 Skills:
 
 
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 Excellent communication skills
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 Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic
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 High ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
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 Articulate and personable
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 Demonstrated Experience with conducting training or workshops
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 Very good organization skills with demonstrated ability for collaboration to compile information, communicate responsibilities and expectations and track progress
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
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 Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently
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 Should have flexibility and discretion
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 excellent technical skills in building electronic experimental systems and fault diagnostic analysis for different electrician systems
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 This position is open until
 
 September 11, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Placement is based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &ldquo;We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.&rdquo;
 
 
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Senior Lab Engineer I, Physics Department, School of Science and Engineering

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 Reports to:
 
 Manager, J-PAL Finance and Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Purpose:
 
 
 
 The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab&rsquo;s (J-PAL) Middle East and North Africa regional office is based at The American University in Cairo School of Business. J-PAL, povertyactionlab.org, is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than 200 affiliated professors at universities around the world, J-PAL draws on results from randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.
 
 
 
 
 
 Under the supervision of the Manager, J-PAL Finance and Operations, the Senior Administrative Assistant provides administrative support across J-PAL MENA at AUC&rsquo;s growing operations and executive assistance to the executive director. The Senior Administrative Assistant will support events and high-level meeting planning, coordinate office knowledge management and some cloud-based knowledge management systems, support human resources logistics, scheduling, and conduct other tasks as needed. This position requires working with utmost professional standards, efficiency, and playing an essential role in keeping the workflow running smoothly.
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Support day-to-day operations of a growing office at AUC, including meeting visitors, arranging for high-level meetings
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 Manage office supplies and materials including print publications
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 Maintain office e-mail listservs and other contact databases
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 Support office renovation and furnishing updates
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 Perform financial transactions on SAP
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 Order equipment and office supplies
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 Coordinate with AUC offices and stakeholders across university
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 Expand and maintain office knowledge library internal website
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 Keep personnel and project records up to date on Salesforce
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 Support day-to-day administration of large, complex research, policy, and training projects supported by a range of donors and requiring administrative collaboration with several AUC support offices, e.g. travel, procurement, and others, working closely with research, research operations, and policy staff who manage individual projects
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 Support the hiring and onboarding process of new center staff, including email and ID set-up, desk and laptop set-up, preparing welcome materials, and communicating schedule
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 Support recruitment efforts by coordinating interview schedules with candidates
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 Coordinate all logistics of events, supporting technical teams, e.g. MoU signing ceremonies, roundtables, policy outreach events, including coordinating venue availability, catering, confirming services, e.g. interpretation, photography, and others, design and printing needs, issuing invitations and managing RSVPs, security approvals
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 Attend events and support all details
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 Coordinate high-level meetings, including campus access planning, catering, and coordinating other materials as needed, occasionally serve as note-taker in high-level meetings
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 Coordinate all travel and accommodation logistics for international Principal Investigators (PIs) visiting Egypt
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 Support domestic and international travel needs of J-PAL MENA staff and affiliated professors, including making travel reservations and communicating travel plans to team members
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Education Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any field
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 Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum of five to seven years of related experience
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 Skills:
 
 
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 Excellent command of English and Arabic, written and spoken
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 Excellent Knowledge of SAP
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 Excellent interpersonal communication and administration skills
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 Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
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 Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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 Strong organizational and planning skills
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 High degree of confidentiality of personal matters of executive management
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 Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with prioritization
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 Highly self-motivated and able to adapt to change quickly
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 Proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive and related applications, e.g. Gmail and Google Calendar, is a necessity
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 Salesforce experience is a plus
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 This position is open until September 10th, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Placement is based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &ldquo;We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.&rdquo;
 
 
 
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Senior Administrative Assistant, Grant Position

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Senior Lab Engineer I, Physics Department, School of Science and Engineering

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