Job Posting Title:

Mass Spectrometry Imaging Facility Director

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Hiring Department:

Department of Chemistry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jul 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Direct daily operations of the imaging mass spectrometry service facility. Manage and supervise facility staff.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in data acquisition for facility users by analyzing samples. Provide feedback and guidance on theory and practice of imaging mass spectrometry. Provide feedback and guidance on theory and practice of imaging mass spectrometry. Engage in collaborative research with faculty and staff researchers, both in and out of UT-Austin.

Consult with and teach facility users on use of instruments and analysis of results via one-on-one interaction. Create and administer training sessions/seminars to further the knowledge and skill of facility users.

Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot as needed. Ensure that instruments are routinely available and functioning at their optimum.

Assist department administrative staff with billing, budgeting, and changes to fee structure.

As needed, write progress reports, methods, results, and usage date for grants, publications and other necessary reports. Remain current on new technologies. Research opportunities for new instrumentation grants;  create and submit proposals as appropriate. 

Required Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or biochemistry or related field. Extensive experience with running mass spectrometric analysis using a variety of ionization methods, particularly DESI and MALDI. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a supervisor in a mass spectrometry core facility setting or other laboratory environment with demonstrated success in lab management and scientific output. Experience in maintenance of mass spectrometers. Experience teaching staff or students in the use of mass spectrometry instrumentation and analysis. Experience with imaging mass spectrometry is essential. Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with many types of scientists.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications and experience.

Working Conditions

Exposure to chemicals and biological samples. Repetitive use of keyboard. Standard office conditions.

Required Materials

CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.