Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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Job overview
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor manages the operations of the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory (NMRL) and provides leadership for research and experiential learning activities. This role supports instructional and research missions by offering consultation and expertise in NMR experiment design and instrument functionality. The position also involves strategic development, growth, and modernization of the NMR facility, including identifying emerging technologies and planning infrastructure upgrades.
Key focus areas include Manage the operations of the NMR laboratory, Provide leadership and direction for research and experiential learning activities, and Support instructional and research missions of the Chemistry Department.
Important skills include NMR Experiment Design, Instrument Functionality, Experimental Design, Project Evaluation, Data Analysis, and Student Training.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0006029
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Position Summary/Description:
The primary role of this position is to manage the operations of the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory ( NMRL ) and to provide leadership and direction for research and experiential learning activities involving the NMRL . This position supports the instructional and research missions of the Chemistry Department through engagement with faculty and students by providing consultation and expertise in NMR experiment design and instrument functionality. Activities include experimental design and execution, project evaluation, data analysis, student training, and education.
In addition, this position is responsible for the strategic development, growth, and modernization of the NMR facility, including identifying emerging technologies, planning infrastructure upgrades, and ensuring that the laboratory remains at the forefront of NMR capabilities. A key component of this responsibility is leading and contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and other funding initiatives to support instrumentation acquisition, facility expansion, and modernization efforts.
The major responsibilities of the NMRL director include:
(1) managing the operation of the NMR laboratory, including the design and use of the laboratory for experiment selection, implementation, analysis, and data management;
(2) training and collaborating with students, staff, and faculty in experiments and educational activities directed toward the determination of molecular structure by NMR spectroscopy; and
(3) developing and executing a strategic plan for facility growth and modernization, including the pursuit of external funding through grant writing and partnerships.
The director provides NMR expertise to further the department’s instructional and research goals. Opportunities exist for instruction in courses on the theory and practice of NMR spectroscopy.
Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors are expected to contribute to the missions of the Department, College, and University through strong technical and administrative leadership, research and scholarly activities, and teaching, training, and mentoring. Administrative duties include oversight and management of personnel; research services (technical and non-technical); business operations (including core budgets, rates, and invoicing); program development; and policy compliance (including relevant university, state, and federal regulations). Administrative responsibilities also include long-term planning for instrumentation renewal and facility enhancement, including the development of funding strategies and grant submissions.
Research and scholarly activities include contributions to grant applications and publications; development and/or acquisition of new technologies and processes; and participation in seminars, lectures, and conferences.
Teaching, training, and mentoring activities include instruction of users on state-of-the-art technologies and processes; presentations in courses, with opportunities to lead modules and courses in NMR spectroscopy; and participation in seminars and workshops.
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