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The Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida invites applications for a 12-month appointed NMR Facility Director -  Research Assistant Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin Fall 2021.  The Department of Chemistry is recruiting an individual who demonstrates a commitment to helping oversee our high-field nuclear magnetic resonance core laboratory (NMR Core). Specifically, the person we seek will provide support for both users and instrumentation in the Chemistry Department NMR Core Laboratories to include instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. The director will be responsible for user and technician training, assisting in the planning and conduct of research protocols, sample preparation, collecting and analyzing data, troubleshooting and maintenance of facility equipment, billing and account management and oversight of facility staff.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have three to five years of experience in managing a facility involved in the investigation of the structure of large and small biomolecules and/or synthetic libraries. Preferred candidates will also have experience with operation and maintenance of facility equipment, including hardware and software, pulse sequence programming and automation of NMR data collection. Candidates with additional experience in the analysis of structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules and their complexes are encouraged to apply

How To Apply:
Please visit https://www.usf.edu/about-usf/faculty-recruitment.aspx. Click on the “View Open Positions” button and enter “27375” in the Keywords field.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching a cover letter and CV. Please have your 3 professional letters of recommendation submitted to Ryan Jahn at rjahn@usf.edu. All components must be compiled into one document to upload in your application. Only online applications are accepted for this position. According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin 07/15/2021.

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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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