TS: Research Technician to Support Growth of the Rice Rock Deformation Laboratory

莱斯大学的岩石变形实验室研究控制断层和地震危险的物理过程。该实验室由一位早期的PI领导，使用高压和高温实验来测量地震易发地区岩石的机械和物理特性。该提案将支持创建一个实验室技术员职位，以增加Rice岩石变形实验室的研究、教育和培训机会。该技术人员将提高该小组接待来自其他大学的访客和支持本科生研究项目的能力。岩石变形实验室拥有两台三轴变形仪，用于研究岩石的流变学和变形过程。最近和正在进行的研究主要集中在俯冲带背景下岩石的物理性质以及岩石流变学在控制断层滑动速度和方式方面的作用。最近在技术能力、学生人数和社区服务方面的增长需要额外的技术支持，以维持和扩大莱斯大学研究项目的规模和范围。新的研究技术员将(1)协助本科生和访问科学家进行实验，(2)教育学生设备的设计，使用和维护，(3)维护物理安全的实验室，包括维护设备，制定和记录协议，(4)监督数据存储和管理，(5)协助教育和推广活动，(6)参与我们研究计划的设计和范围。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The rock deformation laboratory at Rice University studies the physical processes that control faulting and earthquake hazards. The lab, which is headed by an early career PI, uses high pressure and temperature experiments to measure the mechanical and physical properties of rocks from areas prone to earthquakes. This proposal will support the creation of a laboratory technician position that will enhance research, education, and training opportunities in the Rice rock deformation laboratory. The technician will increase the group's capacity to host visitors from other universities and to support undergraduate research projects.The rock deformation laboratory hosts two triaxial deformation apparatus to study the rheology and deformation processes of rocks. Recent and ongoing research is focused on the physical properties of rocks from subduction zone settings and the role of rock rheology in controlling the speed and mode of fault slip. Recent growth in technical capabilities, number of students, and community service requires additional technical support to maintain and grow the size and scope of the Rice research program. The new research technician will (1) assist undergraduates and visiting scientists who are conducting experiments, (2) educate students on equipment design, use, and maintenance, (3) maintain a physically safe laboratory including maintaining equipment and developing and documenting protocols, (4) oversee data storage and management, (5) assist with education and outreach activities, and (6) participate in the design and scope of our research program.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.