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The University of New Hampshire has an opening for a Director of its
Instrumentation Center which includes, in part, confocal microscope,
electron microscope, and nuclear magnetic resonance facilities. See
the announcement below if interested and respond on-line to
https://jobs.usnh.edu.
DIRECTOR OF THE UNH INSTRUMENTATION CENTER
The UNH Instrumentation Center (UIC) provides direct and easy access
for faculty and other researchers to a wide variety of
state-of-the-art instrumentation for analytical and educational
purposes. It also serves as a resource for state and regional
industries, institutions, and agencies. UIC staff provide expertise
in instrumental analysis techniques, maintain and repair the
instruments, operate instruments for clients and/or train them in
operation, and assist in data analysis. More information is available
at http://www.unh.edu/research/uic.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Research,
the Director of the UNH Instrumentation Center will be responsible for
leading an emerging research and teaching oriented service center
toward excellence; duties to include: Responsible for long-range
planning and implementation for the Instrumentation Center, including
estimation of future capital budget and instrumentation needs. Consult
with UNH faculty and research staff on their research programs in
order to anticipate needs for new instrumentation and to maximize use
of current equipment. Lead proposals for new instrumentation; develop
faculty consortia to seek new instrumentation, new core competencies
(such as high throughput gene sequencing), and new approaches for
instrumentation support. Secure funding from internal and external
sources to obtain new instruments and to maintain and upgrade existing
instruments. Administer the financial, administrative, and supervisory
aspects of the UIC, including administration of budgets and instrument
use fee structure. Support training and professional development for
staff; support training for instrument users and students. Promote the
UNH outreach mission by developing knowledge and awareness of other
laboratories in the state and region for purposes of referrals and
building partnerships, relationships, and information networks. Serve
as a resource for state government and business and industry. Operate
instruments and assist with data analysis infrequently, as
necessitated by workload, expertise and/or staff coverage requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in science or engineering with Ph.D.
preferred. Minimum of three years managerial and supervisory
experience. Demonstrated experience with operation of analytical
instruments and application to research problems. Demonstrated success
in obtaining external funding for scientific instruments.
Experience with advanced instrumentation or in a university
instrumentation center. Demonstrated ability to engage with and serve
the advanced instrumentation needs of business and industry, as well
as academia. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of constituents.
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a
suitable candidate is selected.
For a more comprehensive job description or to apply, visit
https://jobs.usnh.edu
Cover letter and resume may be electronically attached with
application. Computer access/assistance is available at the Human
Resources Office, 2 Leavitt Lane, Durham, NH 03824 or call
603-862-0501 (TTY Users 603-862-3227).
UNH is an AA/EEO Employer. UNH is committed to excellence through the
diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages women and minorities
to apply.
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