"Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Director"

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Director

Requisition Number: 70632

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City: Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full-Time

Date Posted: 16-Mar-2026

Job Summary

The NMR Laboratory Director provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy facility. This position oversees the management, maintenance, and advancement of NMR instrumentation and related research infrastructure in support of faculty, students, and external collaborators. The Director ensures high-quality data acquisition, user training, safety compliance, and efficient laboratory operations while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented research environment.

The Director works closely with faculty investigators to support cutting-edge research across disciplines including chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and related fields. Responsibilities include instrument oversight and troubleshooting, implementation of new methodologies, user training and consultation, data interpretation support, and long-term strategic planning for facility growth and modernization. The role also includes budget management, vendor coordination, grant support, and supervision of technical staff. The role also includes the teaching of up to one course per year on NMR spectroscopy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in NMR spectroscopy, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and a commitment to advancing research excellence through shared instrumentation. This position requires the ability to balance high-level technical leadership with responsive, user-centered service in a dynamic academic environment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• NMR instrument and facility maintenance (50%)
• training of NMR users (10%)
• teaching (20%)
• research collaborations with faculty/researchers including preparation of manuscripts (10%)
• recording usage and billing (5%)
• participation in proposal writing (5%)

What We Can Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Starting salary will be within the posted range of $100,000-$120,000 depending upon accomplishments, qualifications, and years of experience in a comparable position.

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.

What We Require

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field (e.g. Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.)
• 2 or more years of relevant experience beyond terminal degree
• experience with solid-state and multinuclear NMR, and with modern pulse sequences
• demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on NMR instruments

What We Would Like You to Have

• experience with advanced console and probe repairs, especially Varian and Bruker instruments
• data management experience

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References (Used for Phone Checks)
4. Reference Letter(s) (Not Confidential)
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

For full consideration, please apply by April 30, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.