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Director, Nanotechnology Laboratory

University of Rhode Island

Job Description


Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number SF01456
Job Title Director, Nanotechnology Laboratory
Position Number 109109
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level 14
Pay Grade Range Salary to commensurate with education and experience.
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information


Department SPA - VP Res & Econ Devel
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu )
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded Yes
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time calendar year position, limited to 07/01/2023 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by January 1, 2023. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (January 1, 2023) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage several core instruments within the University, operated through the RI NSF EPSCoR program and the URI College of Engineering. Support, participate in, and lead a broad range of research activities across academia and industry associated with nanoscale characterization.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage, operate, and perform routine maintenance of instruments.
Supervise research assistants, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
Train students, faculty, and staff in instrument operation.
Collaborate with facility users, both internal and external, on their sample characterization projects. Develop and/or optimize protocols and interpret results.
Collaborate with faculty on developing research proposals.
Remain current in material characterization techniques through additional training and professional development opportunities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Laboratory equipment. Electron microscopy. Zeiss Sigma VP field-emission scanning electron microscope. JEOL F200 scanning transmission electron microscope with a direct electron camera and EELS capability. WITec Alpha confocal Raman microscope. Shimadzu Fourier-transform infrared spectroscope and microscope. Shimadzu scanning probe microscope. Zeiss Versa Xradia 610 X-ray microscope. Shimadzu X-ray fluorescence microscope. Rigaku Ultima IV X-Ray diffractometer. Perkin Elmer Opera Phenix high content confocal microscope.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline with five years of relevant work experience (i.e., research assistant at a nanotechnology laboratory, material characterization experience in industry, etc.) OR Ph.D. in a science or engineering discipline with two years of relevant work experience (i.e., research assistant at a nanotechnology laboratory, material characterization experience in industry, etc.)
2. Demonstrated experience in nanoscale imaging.
3. Demonstrated ability to develop capabilities in electron microscopy.
4. Demonstrated training experience.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
6. Demonstrated track record of scholarly work (including publications and presentations).
7. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation.
8. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated ability to prepare grant proposals.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 11/09/2022
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae
(#3) Diversity Statement – (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion)
(#4) “Other Document – References” – the names and contact information of three professional references (outside of URI).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/10880

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