Description

The University of New Mexico Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department (CCB) has begun the process to post for the position of Director of its mass spectrometry facility “MSF“ (https://massspec.unm.edu). The MSF services CCB as well as departments across UNM with MALDI-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS instrumentation. The Director keeps the instrumentation running, trains students, and develops methods for a wide variety organic, bio-organic, and metallo-organic samples. Interfacing with local businesses and other government entities is encouraged. The department has just hired 2 new faculty in organic and materials chemistry and anticipates hiring another organic-focused faculty next year. The position is funded by UNM (not soft $) and participation in grant-writing and development of proposals with faculty is encouraged. The Director also manages/trains student employees.

The salary listed is only an example and will change based on qualifications and experience level of candidate.

I will be at ASMS and can discuss the position and facility further with interested parties, and will follow-up once the posting is finalized and publicly posted.

Requirements

Develop methods using the instrumentation available to answer research questions for faculty and graduate students. Help find other resources for projects that can’t be served by the MSF. Troubleshoot (and prevent) contamination and hardware/software issues. Experience required using Waters LC/MS and desired also for MALDI-MS and GC-MS. Abilities to manage operations, develop training materials and train students, and perform exact mass measurements are necessary to succeed in this position. Experience with other analytical techniques is also desired in order to help the department utilize available faculty and undergraduate instrumentation in achieving research goals.