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Posting Number PG191311EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Senior Research Scholar Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 - $85,000 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina Department METRIC X-Ray Crystallography Platform Technology About the Department The Molecular Education, Technology and Research Innovation Center ( METRIC) provides NC State researchers and University partners with world-class state-of-the-art measurement science facilities across four buildings throughout campus, encompassing three key molecular characterization technologies including mass spectrometry, magnetic resonance ( NMR and EPR), and X-Ray Crystallography (small molecule and macromolecular).
METRIC is primarily located in Dabney Hall and Polk Hall, with satellite facilities in the Molecular Toxicology Building and Partners III on Centennial Campus.
Essential Job Duties METRIC is primarily located in Dabney Hall and Polk Hall, with satellite facilities in the Molecular Toxicology Building and Partners III on Centennial Campus.
The Lead Research Scientist will oversee and manage the day-to-day functions of the Small-Molecule X-Ray platform in the X-Ray Crystallography facility within METRIC.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Consulting with potential users, maintaining instrumentation, collecting data, assisting users with experimental design and interpretation, depositing completed structures to relevant databases, assisting users in manuscript and grant submissions, and archiving of data.
- Providing training to new users, coordinating and facilitating workshops or other educational opportunities, and assisting with additional critical needs within University Core Facilities as needed.
- Managing the financial and administrative operations of the Small Molecule X-Ray platform by providing quotes for services, billing for services, preparing and submitting budget and usage reports, drafting and submitting instrumentation proposals, maintaining up-to-date safety plans, and working with METRIC leadership to ensure facility needs are addressed.
- Developing and implementing outreach efforts, and work closely with faculty to enhance graduate and undergraduate educational opportunities.
- Managing sample submission, data collection, structure determination and refinement, routine and minor maintenance of instrumentation.
- Maintaining the computational environment and the Facility's copy of the Cambridge Structural Database.
- Working collaboratively with students, postdocs, and faculty, developing and implementing Facility policies in conjunction with Associate Director and users' group.
- Managing Facility finances, developing content for the Facility's website, and writing instrumentation proposals to further enhance the capabilities of the Facility.
- Additional duties may include cross-training and assisting on other technology platforms as needed.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
State Minimum Education and Experience Relevant Ph.D degree (or relevant terminal degree) with a demonstrated record of research achievement; formal postdoctoral training and/or post-degree professional work experience preferred. OR relevant Master's degree, plus at least 3 years of relevant professional work experience and a record of research achievements.
Other Required Qualifications - Previous experience in single crystal diffraction studies.
- Strong knowledge of chemical structure determination and refinement.
- Demonstrated collaborative efforts.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance of x-ray diffraction equipment.
- Background in related x-ray diffraction methods.
- Background in basic programming and computer maintenance.
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Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 06/08/2022 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
REPOST - This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and DO NOT need to reapply.
REPOST - This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and DO NOT need to reapply.
Position Details
Position Number 00003769 Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 210202 - METRIC X-Ray Crystallography Platform Technology AA/EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
