CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE Advanced Laboratory for Chemical and Isotopic Signatures Facility Manager JOB ID LOCATION Advanced Science Research Center FULL / PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR / TEMPORARY Regular General Duties Research faculty engage in, are responsible for, manage, and/or execute significant areas of research or scholarship. They may serve as principal or co-principal investigators on grants or contracts, manage postdoctoral fellows and their research projects or supervise graduate or undergraduate student research. Research Faculty hold full-time, non-tenure track positions. While they may participate in instructional programs, such as lectures or demonstrations, they are not assigned regular teaching duties. Contract Title Research Assistant Professor Job Code Title Research Assistant Professor 300072 FLSA Exempt CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION The City University of New York's newest facility, the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) builds on the success of the University's rich past with the goal of becoming a leader in visionary scientific research in the future. Focusing on the fields of Structural Biology, Nanotechnology, Photonics, Neuroscience, and Environmental Sciences, the ASRC will operate as a nucleus of a University-wide science enterprise, fostering the development of an integrated research network that brings together faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows from CUNY's colleges across the five boroughs. This state-of-the-art, world-class facility will house a staff of elite scientists and leaders who will seek to break down the walls between disparate but increasingly interrelated disciplines of applied science. To learn more about the ASRC visit www.asrc.cuny.edu<http://www.asrc.cuny.edu>. The Environmental CrossRoads Initiative at the new CUNY Advanced Science Research Center seeks applications for a full time Facility Manager responsible for managing and leading the new Advanced Laboratory for Chemical and Isotopic Signatures (ALCIS). ALCIS is part of a suite of observation and laboratory facilities dedicated to the study of complex and emerging environmental problems. It is designed to serve a broad community of earth scientists, ecologists, biogeochemists, and others from CUNY and the greater research community. Instrumentation at ALCIS will include (1) a MAT-253 10-kV isotope ratio mass spectrometer with headspace autosampler and GC; (2) a Delta V 3-kV isotope ratio mass spectrometer with elemental analyzers; (3) a gas chromatograph equipped with electron capture, thermal conductivity and flame ionization detectors for greenhouse gas analysis; and, (4) an autoanalyzer for analysis of inorganic solutes in liquid samples. Additional installation of instruments is planned to follow. The facility also will house equipment for sample processing including solid and gas sample preparation, along with custom-made vacuum extraction systems (on-line and off-line). Analyses will include measurement of carbon, oxygen, and "clumped" isotopes in carbonates and CO2; and CHNOS in different materials, especially sediment, water, and biological materials. Reporting to the Director of the ALCIS Facility, the ALCIS Facility Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of a new, state-of-the-art stable isotope and mass spectrometry facility. Duties include the development and provision of training in addition to assisting internal and external users. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in collaborative research in the scientific areas supported at the ASRC, and will be encouraged to develop and drive an independent research program in mass spectrometry and its uses in modern scientific research in the environmental sciences. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Serves as the lead for the setup and operation of the ALCIS facility · Supervises, advises, and trains internal and external users with varying degrees of experience in experimental design, sample preparation, imaging and data interpretation. Includes production of training manuals. · Collects and analyzes stable isotope and mass spectrometric data for external users; including sample preparation and reporting of results. · Designs, develops, and oversees quality control procedures and analytical methods · Maintains laboratory, instruments and computers. · Plans and manages booking, access and finances to the facility; includes organization of regular users meetings. · Contributes to planning of extensions or updates of the facility. · Assists with preparation of grant proposals, presentations and publications. · Actively participates in collaborative research within the ASRC, including stable isotope and mass spectrometry studies in environmental sciences and other areas. · Actively seeks new collaborative projects within the CUNY system and externally. · Contributes to dissemination of results through workshops, seminars and publications. · Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM Qualifications Ph.D. in area(s) of expertise or equivalent. Also required are success in carrying out research and ability to advise and/or oversee the direct work of others. OTHER Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and professional competencies: - Excellent publication track record in the area of applied mass spectrometry for analyzing chemical, geological, and biological samples. - Extensive laboratory research experience using mass spectrometers and peripherals. - Experience with standardization of methods and quality control protocols for stable isotope analysis of carbonates, organic matter, and water; and experience with setup and maintenance of vacuum extraction lines. - Experience in equipment installation, implementation of relevant upgrades and improvements and liaising with suppliers. - Excellent problem solving skills and a proven ability to learn and teach in a multidisciplinary environment. - Highly motivated with an ability to work independently or in teams. - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work to meet tight deadlines. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. COMPENSATION Commensurate on experience How To Apply For full consideration, submit a cover letter and résumé online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: http://asrc.cuny.edu/faculty-opportunities/jobs/ CLOSING Date 30 days from approval ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter M. Groffman Professor CUNY Advanced Science Research Center and Brooklyn College Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, 5th Floor New York, NY 10031 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Phone (office): 212-413-3143 Phone (cell): 845-797-4832 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
