Research Resource Facilities Specialist IV

Department:

Chemistry

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106809

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology or a related field and six (6) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 8 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Louisville is recruiting a Research Resource Facilities Specialist IV for their Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility. The position is a full-time staff position in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The successful candidate will oversee the use and maintenance of the Department’s Varian 400, 500, and 700 MHz NMR and Bruker EMXplus Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) instruments. The manager will be responsible for organizing user access and billing, training and assisting post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate student users, and participating in collaborative research with faculty and working with local industry. There may be possible opportunities for teaching if desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with magnetic resonance instruments that include troubleshooting at the board level.

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, physics or a related field

• one year of experience in NMR and EPR spectroscopy is highly desirable.

There are excellent opportunities for interactions and collaborations with scientists and professionals that utilize high-field NMR and EPR across both campuses of the University of Louisville. Applicants with prior experience using and managing NMR and EPR instrumentation in teaching and research settings are encouraged to apply.   

A curriculum vitae and a cover letter should be submitted electronically along with the names and contact information of three individuals who will serve as references. Consideration of applications will begin two weeks after the ad appears and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to deptchem@louisville.edu. The University of Louisville (www.louisville.edu) is an R1-designated urban institution located in the city of Louisville and is composed of the main (Belknap) campus and the downtown (Health Sciences) campuses.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$100,553.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$67,035.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.