[labnetwork] Open position: Technical Director of PINSE - University of Pittsburgh (open until filled)

[Chen, Jun]

Dear Colleagues,

A new position of technical director at University of Pittsburgh Nanofab is now open. Please help spread the word.

The link of this position is here:

https://www.pittsource.com/postings/158504

http://www.nano.pitt.edu/



Description of the job:

Job Type



Faculty



Position Title



Technical Director PINSE



Department Name



23204-Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science



Position Number



0133282



Position Details





The Technical Director will be responsible for the management, smooth operation and development of the nanofabrication and characterization facility (NFCF).This includes the hiring, training and supervision of facility personnel; determining responsibilities of assigned staff positions to accomplish service and growth objectives; budget allocation of resources; billing for services rendered; establishing policies for effective operation of the facility; and assisting in securing funds for the expansion of PINSE/NFCF capabilities. The technical director is also expected to provide direct user support in one of the four core areas of NFCF services (nanolithography, film technology, electron microscopy, or spectroscopy).

The Technical Director will report directly to the Academic Director of PINSE and will be expected to manage the NFCF’s scientific and support staff with the goals of (1) enhancing the strengths and visibility of existing multidisciplinary staff and user research programs; (2) identifying new directions that are strategically aligned with PINSE/NFCF mission; (3) enabling a world-class user program with an engaged, satisfied, and diverse user community; (4) promoting interactions with other programmatic Centers and user facilities; (5) interfacing effectively with the University of Pittsburgh educational programs in nanoscience and technology;; and (6) ensuring high standards in Environmental, Safety, and Health and quality assurance for all of thePINSE/NFCF’s activities.



Requirements & Minimum Qualifications — Elements

Ph.D. degree in science or engineering and extensive experience and expertise in materials characterization and/or micro-nano fabrication. Demonstrated experience in management. Clean room experience in performing research would be an asset.



Application Process





Qualified applicants should submit their applications electronically to pinsesearch at pitt.edu.<https://mtl.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo.cgi/labnetwork> The application should include the following materials in PDF form: a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page description of work/research experience in a clean room environment and in nanoscale characterization, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an EEO/ AA/ M/F/Vets/Disabled employer.



Child Protection Clearances





The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.



Date Posted



05/15/2018



Open Until Filled




best,

Jun Chen, Ph.D.
Nanofabrication scientist,
Petersen Institute of NanoScience and Engineering, and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | University of Pittsburgh
3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
T: 412.383.3282
http://www.nano.pitt.edu/

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