[labnetwork] Univ of MN Job Opening

[Gregory Cibuzar]

Greetings all,
We have an opening at the University of Minnesota for the Associate
Director of Lab Operations.  A lengthy description is below, including a
link for applying.  If you have specific questions about the position feel
free to send me an email.  Since it's my position, I'm pretty familiar with
the role.  I plan on retiring sometime in the first quarter of 2022.
Regards,
Greg

Greg Cibuzar
Manager, Minnesota Nano Center
www.mnc.umn.edu
University of Minnesota
612-625-8079

The Minnesota Nano Center (MNC) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
seeks a new Associate Director for Laboratory Operations.



The MNC is a state-of-the-art facility for interdisciplinary research in
nanoscience and applied nanotechnology. The facility comprises two
cleanrooms with approximately 8,000 square feet of class-100 space, and
4,000 square feet of additional laboratories and support areas. It supports
over 300 individual lab members from ~80 different faculty groups spanning
dozens of departments across the University. Approximately 100 external
users from industry and other academic institutions also make use of MNC
facilities.  Over the past several decades the MNC has contributed to a
wide range of breakthrough research, and also acts as an important
incubator for start-up companies and larger industrial users to prototype
new nano-scale concepts. The MNC is part of the National Nanotechnology
Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), an NSF-supported group of open-access
nanotechnology labs located across the United States.

The candidate for Associate Director of Laboratory Operations should
possess a masters or doctorate in a relevant field, and a proven record of
accomplishment of research, development, or manufacturing in either an
academic or industry setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive
experience in cleanroom operations and management, and broad knowledge of
micro- and nano-fabrication processes and equipment. The candidate should
also have experience in project and personnel management.

The position is responsible for:
Staff supervision, oversight of lab operations and equipment maintenance,
safety compliance, external sales, facility and equipment training
protocols, identification and acquisition of new capital equipment in the
lab, assisting in annual budgeting and equipment rates setting,
participating in NNCI program activities, leading the Northern Nano Lab
Alliance (NNLA), a regional network of university fabrication facilities,
and creating a workplace environment that promotes fairness, diversity, and
equal opportunity, and that is consistent with the values of the University.

The desired start date for this position is February 1, 2022. Salary is
negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience.

Applications must be submitted online at:
Internal UMN applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/343852
External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/343852


To apply for this position, candidates should provide a resume, a cover
letter articulating relevant experience, a statement on commitment to
diversity, and names and contact information for three references.

More information about the MNC may be found on our website: cse.umn.edu/mnc
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