[labnetwork] Position Opening - Technical Director NanoScale Facility

Fri Apr 5 10:27:45 EDT 2019

Dear LabNetwork Members,

The NanoScale Fabrication and Characterization Facility at the University of Pittsburgh would like to share the following opening with you.  Information about our facility can be found at our website here: http://www.nano.pitt.edu/

Please feel free to forward to anyone that you believe may be interested.  We will be happy to address any questions you may have as well, should you need any clarification.  Applicants should submit electronically to PinseSearch at pitt.edu<mailto:PinseSearch at pitt.edu>  The application should include the following materials in PDF form: a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page description of work/research experience in a cleanroom environment (as well as nanoscale characterization), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

The below is extracted text from our posting, which can additionally be found at the following link: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=19001927&lang=en#.XHbvop5LqWU.link

Thank you,

~Joanna
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Joanna Barr, Administrative Coordinator
NanoScale Fabrication and Characterization Facility
3700 O'Hara St, Rm SB 60-63  |  barrj at pitt.edu<mailto:barrj at pitt.edu>
Desk: 412-624-8394  |  Deliveries: 412-383-8001

Technical Director PINSE
Swanson School of Engineering-RC - United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (19001927)

The Petersen Institute of Nanoscience and Engineering (PINSE) at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Scientific/Technical Director to lead its nanoscale fabrication and characterization user facility (NFCF). As such, the Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring that the NFCF meets its mission of providing scientific/technical expertise and a first class clean room facility in support of users' research programs in nanoscience and engineering. This permanent, full-time research professor position is non-tenure stream (rank is dependent on qualifications and experience). Qualified applicants should submit their applications electronically to PinseSearch at pitt.edu.<mailto:PinseSearch at pitt.edu.> The application should include the following materials in PDF form: a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page description of work/research experience in a cleanroom environment (as well as nanoscale characterization), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Primary Duties -  Elements

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 lithography, thin film deposition, and processing technologies.

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 the PINSE/NFCF's activities.

Requirements & Minimum  Qualifications -- Elements

A Ph.D. degree in science or engineering and extensive experience and expertise in micro-nanofabrication technologies and materials characterization. Demonstrated experience in management and clean room experience.

Enter qualifications
Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular
Application Process Please refer to job description.
Campus Pittsburgh
Required Attachments Other (see application process for details)

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