Research Professor - Water Sciences Lab Director

Overview

Open Rank Research Professor - Water Sciences Lab Director at the Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL), a core research facility administered by the Nebraska Water Center, part of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). The position is 12-month, non-tenure track with a 3-5 year initial appointment based on rank at time of hire.

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, affiliated with an academic unit in IANR to support promotion in accordance with UNL policies.

• Demonstrate strong communication, vision, and leadership to advance the WSL mission of providing advanced, high-quality, defensible results for water and environmental research.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders and university faculty to support joint research and service projects, enhance laboratory services to meet user requirements, and implement methods to maintain quality and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on publications, contracts, and grant opportunities, and work with the Nebraska Water Center staff to promote the facility to potential users on and off campus.
• Mentor laboratory users and staff to ensure timely processing of client samples, facilitate problem-solving, and assist the laboratory manager in implementing a robust quality assurance program using a new laboratory information management system.
• Prepare annual facility reports to the Office of Research and Innovation that integrate fiscal and technical input from an administrative advisory board, laboratory user group, and business office staff.
• Accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental, Geological, or Materials Science.
• Experience conducting scientific research, developing analytical or isotopic methods, operating and troubleshooting mass spectrometry-based equipment.
• Track record of relevant research publications showcasing advanced analytical techniques.
• Specialty in environmental sciences, water quality, and/or analytical method development commensurate with a research assistant professor or higher.

• Experience managing laboratory operations, quality assurance, planning, or project management.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with faculty and stakeholders across multiple disciplines and organizations.

Work Location:

Lincoln, NE