Job Details
- Job Title: Research Faculty III, ICR Instrumentation (NHMFL)
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Job ID: 63558
Department
Ion Cyclotron Resonance (ICR) Program, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). The NHMFL is operated for the National Science Foundation by a collaboration of institutions comprising Florida State University, the University of Florida, and Los Alamos National Laboratory and houses the world's premier ICR laboratory, with state-of-the-art FT-ICR mass spectrometers that operate at 21 T, 14.5 T, 9.4 T, and 9.4 T, for research in chemistry, materials science, engineering, geochemistry,…
biochemistry, and biology. Current areas include natural organic matter, emerging environmental contaminants, biofuels, top-down proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, and mass spectrometry imaging.
Responsibilities
The ICR Program seeks a research faculty member with emphasis on ICR instrumentation development. The candidate is expected to support external ICR users, attract new users, and develop improved ICR instrumentation. The candidate will collaborate with NHMFL staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, publish manuscripts, present at scientific conferences, and prepare applications for external grant support. In addition, the successful applicant will maintain and troubleshoot existing ICR instrumentation and oversee instrument scheduling.
Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a similar STEM field, postdoctoral training, at least 10 years of additional experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation development, experience in collaborative interdisciplinary research and working in a Team environment, and a record of significant scholarly activity in the development of scientific instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired qualifications include experience with SIMION software, ICR cell design, ultrahigh vacuum system design, ion optics design, design of low noise electronics, and development of machine shop drawings.
Contact Info
Kristina Hakansson, ICR Director
Kayla West, NHMFL HR Director
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Organization
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