Sr Research Scientist 2 - Electron Microscopist and Lab Manager

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Job description

Sr Research Scientist 2

Requisition ID
req14792

Working Title
Sr Research Scientist 2 - Electron Microscopist and Lab Manager

Position Grade
15

Position Summary

The Nanomaterials Characterization Facility (NCF) at theUniversity of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking to appoint a full time PhD-levelresearch scientist to manage its electron microbeam facility. The NCF instrumentationcomprises a newly installed JEOL NEOARM ARM 200CF aberration corrected atomicresolution TEM/STEM instrument with EDS and EELS systems, a JEOL 2010 HRTEMwith EDS, and two FEI Dualbeam FEGSEM FIB instruments, in addition toassociated sample preparation equipment. The NCF is located in a newlyconstructed suite of analytical laboratories in the Physics, Astronomy andInterdisciplinary Sciences (PAIS) building on the UNM campus. The facility is avigorous multiuser laboratory run by the Department of Earth and PlanetarySciences and the Center for Microengineered Materials (CMEM) that provideselectron microscope facilities to a wide range of users from academia, industry,and national laboratories in New Mexico and elsewhere. The appointment will beat the Senior Research Scientist level. The position will involve management ofthe operation of the laboratory on a day-to-day basis, support and training ofusers, laboratory safety, instrument maintenance, and analytical technique development. Further details can be obtained from ProfessorAdrian Brearley (), Director,NCF, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences - Tel: .

• We are particularly interested in individualswho have a strong record in the application of transmission electronmicroscopy, particularly aberration-corrected STEM and electron energy lossspectroscopy to research problems in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication;presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings.
• The appointee will be expected to develop theirown research program, write research grants, and will also have the opportunityto develop collaborative research activities.
• Supplies technical leadership and consultation to professional co-workers,collaborators, and graduate students.
• The applicant should have strong interpersonaland oral and written communication skills and be willing take on some formalteaching activities at the graduate level.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applications with a PhD degree in the physical sciences with at least two years postdoctoral experience are preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies in the field of transmission electron microscopy, particularly aberration-corrected STEM and electron energy loss spectroscopy to research problems in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Earth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
$4901.87 - $7108.40 Monthly

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
4/1/2021

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a cover letter and updated resume/CV.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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