How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration
for this position and should be attached as
the first page of your resume. The cover
letter should address your specific interest
in the position and outline skills and
experience that directly relate to this
position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan is a world-class
research environment. The College of
Literature, Science and Arts is collaborating
with the College of Pharmacy, Michigan
Medicine, and the Life Sciences Institute to
establish a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
research core with a focus on biomolecules. We
seek a research-oriented facility director for
four initial instruments, but with primary
responsibility for experiments on two
high-field instruments. Outreach, training,
support, and collaboration with diverse users
across the campus will be essential.
Responsibilities
Duties generally include,
but are not limited to, operation and
routine maintenance of NMR instrumentation
and the recruitment, training, and
application support of core lab clients. The
ideal candidate will:
Be a scientist with
specialized knowledge in modern
heteronuclear biomolecular NMR methods to
support and collaborate in client NMR
research. The position requires in-depth
knowledge in parameter optimization,
pulse-sequence development, triple-resonance
assignments, structural calculation, and
dynamics studies.
Advertise core capabilities
and support and recruit new research
laboratories with foci in chemical biology,
medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and
structural biology. Consult and collaborate
with the local and regional research
community on NMR experiments, applications,
and publication. Contribute to future
equipment-acquisition grants and scientific
proposals.
Train new clients, who are
primarily graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. This includes assisting individual
users in NMR experiment planning, data
collection, data analysis, pulse-sequence
implementation/modification, and evaluating
and interpreting data.
Perform technical
operations including cryogen fills;
monitoring, operating and calibrating 600
and new 800 MHz NMR instrumentation;
coordinating with IT to maintain software
and network operations.
Administrative duties
include scheduling and providing training to
new clients, tracking and reporting usage
for billing, and coordinating with
instrument manufacturers as needed for
maintenance and repair.
Required Qualifications
Required skills (applicable to either UM
titles):
D. in biomolecular NMR and
at least two years of postdoctoral
experience in an NMR research group with NMR
productivity as evidenced by publication
record
Strong interpersonal skills
along with demonstrated communication skills
Ability to work
independently and assist other team members
when necessary
Must be able to move up to
30 lbs and maneuver carts with heavy
supplies and cryogen tanks
Desired Qualifications
Desired skills (for consideration as Research
Lab Research Lead):
Experience with solution
NMR methods in nucleic acid structure
analysis and/or protein-ligand interaction
Experience with both Varian
and Bruker NMR instrumentation
Experience with solid state
NMR
Previous experience running
an NMR core laboratory
Track record of providing
NMR training and preparing grant proposals
Ability to provide
technical seminars to expand campus
awareness and use of NMR on campus
Desired skills (for consideration as Research
Lab Research Senior):
Experience with solution
NMR methods in nucleic acid structure
analysis and/or protein-ligand interaction
Experience with both Varian
and Bruker NMR instrumentation
Experience with solid state
NMR
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower
classification depending on the qualifications
of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
The College of Literature,
Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and
retain a diverse workforce as a reflection
of our commitments to serve the diverse
people of Michigan, fulfill the College's
Guiding Principles, and sustain the
excellence of LSA.
Salary range $65,000 to $85,000 with higher
salary possible based on the skills and
qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background
checks on all job candidates upon acceptance
of a contingent offer and may use a third
party administrator to conduct background
checks. Background checks will be performed in
compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is
to serve the people of Michigan and the world
through preeminence in creating,
communicating, preserving and applying
knowledge, art, and academic values, and in
developing leaders and citizens who will
challenge the present and enrich the future.
The University of Michigan is committed to
foster learning, creativity and productivity,
and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas
and information, not only in the classroom but
in the workplace by:
Creating a work environment
in which people treat each other with
respect and dignity, regardless of roles,
responsibilities or differences.
Providing support,
direction and resources enabling us to
accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs
and to reach the goals that are set for
professional and personal growth.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven
calendar days. This job may be removed from
posting boards and filled anytime after the
minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
