Dear AMMRL Members,
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Thank you,
Patricia Stone Wilkinson
Instrumentation Scientist
University of New Hampshire
pat.wilkinson_at_unh.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>
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>
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.
Received on Fri Sep 14 2012 - 08:19:25 MST