Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Position Summary
The primary role of this position is to manage the operations of the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory ( NMRL ) and to provide leadership and direction for research and experiential learning activities involving the NMRL . This position supports the instructional and research missions of the Chemistry Department through engagement with faculty and students by providing consultation and expertise in NMR experiment design and instrument functionality. Activities include experimental design and execution project evaluation data analysis student training and addition this position is responsible for the strategic development growth and modernization of the NMR facility including identifying emerging technologies planning infrastructure upgrades and ensuring that the laboratory remains at the forefront of NMR capabilities. A key component of this responsibility is leading and contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and other funding initiatives to support instrumentation acquisition facility expansion and modernization efforts. The major responsibilities of the NMRL director include: (1) managing the operation of the NMR laboratory including the design and use of the laboratory for experiment selection implementation analysis and data management; (2) training and collaborating with students staff and faculty in experiments and educational activities directed toward the determination of molecular structure by NMR spectroscopy; and (3) developing and executing a strategic plan for facility growth and modernization including the pursuit of external funding through grant writing and partnerships. The director provides NMR expertise to further the departments instructional and research goals. Opportunities exist for instruction in courses on the theory and practice of NMR spectroscopy. Research Assistant Associate or Full Professors are expected to contribute to the missions of the Department College and University through strong technical and administrative leadership research and scholarly activities and teaching training and mentoring. Administrative duties include oversight and management of personnel; research services (technical and non-technical); business operations (including core budgets rates and invoicing); program development; and policy compliance (including relevant university state and federal regulations). Administrative responsibilities also include long-term planning for instrumentation renewal and facility enhancement including the development of funding strategies and grant submissions. Research and scholarly activities include contributions to grant applications and publications; development and/or acquisition of new technologies and processes; and participation in seminars lectures and conferences. Teaching training and mentoring activities include instruction of users on state-of-the-art technologies and processes; presentations in courses with opportunities to lead modules and courses in NMR spectroscopy; and participation in seminars and workshops.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
We seek a candidate with excellent management and administrative skills along with strong technical expertise and experience in magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills sound judgment and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented multidisciplinary environment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in strategic planning facility development and modernization of shared research infrastructure including instrumentation acquisition and implementation of new technologies. A demonstrated or emerging track record of grant writing and securing external funding particularly in support of instrumentation or core facilities is highly desirable. Candidates should also show strong potential for research and scholarly activity as well as excellence in teaching training and mentoring users with diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.