[labnetwork] Job Opening: Research User Facilities Director at University of Wisconsin-Madison

[Daniel Christensen]

*Job Opening: University of Wisconsin-Madison**
Research User Facilities Director***

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The UW Madison, College of Engineering (CoE), is currently recruiting 
for a Research User Facilities Director.

Minimum salary is $90,000, depending on candidate's qualifications and 
experience, plus excellent benefits.

The Research User Facilities Director will report to the Associate Dean 
for Research and Graduate Affairs and will be responsible for all 
aspects of managing the College of Engineering research user facilities 
which include, but are not limited to, the Materials Science Center, 
Soft Materials Laboratory and the Wisconsin Center for Applied 
Microelectronics. Candidates should have experience with successful 
program development, demonstrated knowledge and use of advanced 
characterization tools or micro-fabrication technologies, experience 
managing budgets and supervising personnel. Candidates should have a 
demonstrated commitment to excellence in scientific leadership

For complete position descriptions and how to apply go to: 
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=79754 
<http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=79754%20> 


UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


Principal duties: The Research User Facilities Director will report to 
the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs and will be 
responsible for all aspects of managing the College of Engineering 
research user facilities which include, but are not limited to, the 
Materials Science Center, Soft Materials Laboratory and the Wisconsin 
Center for Applied Microelectronics.

Principal Duties:
* Construct a business plan for each research user facility that 
includes development of annual budgets, establishment of user rates, 
anticipated customer base and customer needs, staffing requirements, 
advisory boards, equipment inventory and capital budgets.

* Maintain familiarity with current research practices and technological 
advances, to insure that CoE User Facilities remain at the forefront.

* Work with facility users and College faculty to identify and obtain 
new equipment as needed, typically through participation in the 
development of equipment grant proposals.

* Maintain facility equipment, negotiating and overseeing service 
contracts and equipment repairs as needed. Provide the College with an 
annual plan for equipment upkeep, rotation and the purchase of new 
equipment.

* Supervise facility staff recommending staffing changes as needed.

* Oversee and manage the daily operations of all research user facilities.

* Assist the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs in the 
review of faculty requests for major equipment purchases and the 
transition (sale, movement, retirement) of any facility or faculty 
research equipment within the College.

* Assist the Associate Dean for Research Administration and Policy with 
the review and approval of Facility User Agreements with industry or 
other outside entities.

-- 
Daniel C. Christensen
Laboratory Manager
WI Center for Applied Microelectronics
University of WI-Madison
608-262-6877

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