McGill University, Department of Chemistry
NMR Instrumentation Manager
Applications are invited for the position of Manager of the
Magnetic Resonance (Liquids) Facility in the Department of
Chemistry at McGill University. This Facility contains the
major research and teaching instruments. At present, the
Facility is composed of five spectrometers ranging in field from
200 to 500 MHz. Responsibilities will include supervising and
training of students and researchers in the use and applications
of the research and teaching instruments, advising on the
maintenance and upgrading of the equipment, supervising the
day-to-day operation of the facility including the scheduling
of usage, developing of sample handling methods and in general
ensuring efficient service. The successful candidate will
preferably have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a demonstrated
expertise in the utilization and development of NMR spectroscopy.
Superior oral and written communication skills are essential. The
initial appointment will be for a term of three years, renewable
upon mutual agreement, with compensation commensurate with
experience. The successful candidate will be expected to
participate in the teaching of one NMR-related course per year.
The recent acquisition of funds to purchase a state-of-the-art
300 MHz spectrometer and other critical upgrades will allow the
Department to move into new areas of opportunity and establish a
leading facility in major analytical instrumentation. The
Instrumentation Manager will be a driving force for this exciting
transition.
McGill University, situated in the heart of Montreal, is one of
the oldest and most widely recognized universities in Canada with
an international reputation for education and research
excellence. More information about the Department of Chemistry
and Montreal can be obtained from our Website
(http://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry).
McGill University is committed to equity in employment. The
appointment's starting date is September 1, 1998 or earlier.
A curriculum vitae and publications list along with the names of
three referees should be sent to
Professor I.S. Butler
Department of Chemistry, McGill University
801 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec,
Canada, H3A 2K6
butler@omc.lan.mcgill.ca