Posting Details
Posting Number S05246P Position Title
Associate Director of HighThroughput Reaction Discovery & Synthesis Center Functional Title
Associate Director of HighThroughput Reaction Discovery & Synthesis Center Department Chemistry Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 10/26/2023 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 12/01/2023 Job Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking an Associate Directorfor the High Throughput Reaction Discovery and Synthesis Center (HT-RDS Center). The applicant would be responsible for designing and developing workflows for automated, micro-scale parallel experimentation. These workflows will be used for the optimization of new reactions and for high-throughput synthesis of libraries for biological screening. Additional responsibilities include creating policies and procedures for use of the center's facilities by external groups and supporting research efforts of academic groups at UTD and affiliated schools.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field; 5-7 years related professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master's degree is required, a PhD degree is preferred. The candidates with Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience will be also considered. An ideal candidate will have experience working in the areas of catalysis and synthetic methodology development, and will have background knowledge in laboratory automation, instrumentation, and data analysis. They should have experience developing workflows for (i) micro-scale parallel reaction optimization; (ii) small molecule synthesis, analysis of reaction mixtures, and purification and characterization of reaction products; and (iii) working with air-sensitive materials under inert atmosphere. Good oral and written communication skills are required for report/proposal writing, collaborating with others, and making research presentations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing a facility that supports micro-scale parallel reaction optimization and high-throughput synthesis of libraries for biological screening.
Developing workflows for automated/parallel experimentation for use by the academic groups at UTD, as well as other external schools and industrial users as a fee-for-service center.
Maintenance of the facility's instruments and general day-to-day facility administrative tasks.
Purchasing chemicals and consumables for the facility.
Work collaboratively with principal investigators at UTD to incorporate new technologies and capabilities.
Preparing periodical reports on the output and status of the facility for the principal investigators.
Upgrading instruments when needed, and identifying and purchasing new equipment as the needs of the facility expand.
Identifying and applying for external funding both from government and private sources.
Attending and presenting work at national meetings and other venues to showcase and advertise the center's activities and capabilities.
Training and assisting users (undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate researchers) on the use of the facility's equipment, user-performed maintenance, and general training on the application of parallel micro-scale experimentation for reaction optimization and high-throughput synthesis.
Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information
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What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional developmentopportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary Important Message
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