"Facility Instructor and Coordinator"

Job Summary

The Colorado Shared Instrumentation in Nanofabrication and Characterization (COSINC) Facility, within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, is looking to hire a highly motivated and collaborative Facility Instructor and Coordinator, to be part of a cross-functional team and mainly assist in the instruction of cleanroom tools, user recruitment/onboarding, and external funding report preparation, including the support on a selection of material characterization instruments and NQN tools. This position provides opportunities to contribute to COSINC and NQN facilities and interact with a growing and diverse user base (from the CU system and other universities, companies and federal labs) and ensure that our services and support are offered at the highest possible standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, work in new facilities and make impactful contributions in enabling a wide range of research areas and innovations at CU, as well as the rapidly growing Colorado quantum and nanofabrication ecosystem.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Colorado Shared Instrumentation in Nanofabrication and Characterization (COSINC) Facility is a multidisciplinary shared user campus facility that provides access to state-of-the-art equipment in the areas of micro and nanofabrication, nanomaterials characterization and offers expertise and advanced hands-on training in the same related areas. It is an open-research facility serving the academic, industrial and governmental researchers across campus and beyond. Further, COSINC is supporting the recent NSF award to build and establish the National Quantum Nanofab (NQN) facility, that will be integrated with the existing COSINC ISO 5/6 cleanroom and material characterization capabilities. COSINC provides a wide range of instrumentation ranging from etchers, thin-film deposition systems, lithography tools to wet-processing capabilities, including the recently installed industry-grade Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) system for high resolution nanoscale patterning. In addition, there is a comprehensive suite of material characterization instruments such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM), focus-ion beam-SEM, Field Emission-SEM, Atomic Force Microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Low energy ion scattering spectroscopy and Small/wide angle X-ray scattering instruments.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Lead user recruitment, onboarding and assist in user outreach activities, including NQN users and broader impacts activities and coordination.
• Assist in the design and development of a remote user platform to serve external NQN users.
• Lead the design and development of user hands-on training on a wide range of NQN cleanroom instrumentation and material characterization instruments, including preparation of online media and AI-enabled training.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for external funding agencies, including data collection and analysis.
• Operate, coordinate maintenance, train users on a wide range of NQN instrumentation, such as etchers, thin-film deposition systems, optical lithography, including, various types of electron scanning microscopes and atomic force microscopy.
• Provide hands-on training to users, including instrument operation, sample preparation, and data analysis.
• Create, develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
• May advise users on appropriate fabrication and imaging techniques for their research needs.
• Liaise, coordinate and communicate with tool vendors to resolve technical issues quickly.
• Assist in NQN tool installations, commissioning, process recipes and process qualifications.
• Assist in basic maintenance on cleanroom and characterization tools, including general cleanroom housekeeping.
• Upload and manage resources on the facility resource scheduler system.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of the protocols, instrumentation logs, and/or data collected by the facility.
• Assist with administrative duties necessary for a fee-for-service facility operation such as collecting and/or entering facility billing data and resolving invoicing issues.
• Enforce user safety and compliance guidelines daily in addition to annual lab safety EHS audits.

What You Should Know

• Visa sponsorships are not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.
• Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the unit for your relocation expense.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Material Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum of one year of experience on cleanroom equipment, fabrication process experience in an ISO 5/6 Clean Room environment.
• Minimum of two years of experience in scanning electron and atomic force microscopy techniques.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with users with diverse academic/professional backgrounds.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Material Science or Chemistry.
• One year of electron beam lithography, cleanroom equipment and fabrication process experience in an ISO 5/6 Clean Room environment.
• Two years of experience in scanning electron and atomic force microscopy techniques.
• Excellent working experience on computers, CAD design and software tools.
• Passion in serving users on material characterization techniques, nanofabrication processes and quantum device nanofabrication.
• Demonstrated knowledge in trouble-shooting mechanical, electrical/electronic systems and complex instrumentation.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate files:

1. A current resume or CV.
2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
3. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of degree: If you are selected as a finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

During the application process, you will be asked to enter the contact information for three (3) references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

This position will remain open for applications until November 30, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu