Job Posting Title: Flow Cytometry Core Facility Scientist/Director (Academic Assistant 3/4/5)

The Biotechnology-Bioservices Center at the University of Connecticut seeks a Facility Scientist/Director to lead a Flow Cytometry Core Facility Resource. The Core resource houses two state-of-the art instruments, a FACSAria II cell sorter and a Fortessa X20 analyzer, which serve the growing research needs of approximately 40 faculty on the Storrs campus in fields ranging from biology and pharmacy to plant science and engineering.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to run a full-service core and motivated to maintain a high quality fee-for-service facility at the cutting edge of research. It is expected that the majority of the facility scientist/director’s time will be spent providing consultations to faculty and students on flow cytometry experiments and analyses, training users to run equipment, sorting samples for researchers, and maintaining instruments. As a (non-tenure track) faculty appointment, the ability to serve as PI/CoI on extramural grant applications is inherent in the position. Hours may depend on users’ sort needs.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Ph.D. (or equivalent) with experience in flow cytometry as evidenced by a strong publication and presentation record in the field.

·       Mastery of cytometric technologies, and data analysis and sharing pipelines.

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills and the desire to work in a service oriented environment.

·       Ability to troubleshoot issues and perform typical maintenance routines.

·       Ability and eagerness to provide technical consultations with large numbers of faculty and provide workshops/seminars/courses for faculty and students.

·       Willingness to lead in the writing of grant proposals aimed at supporting and advancing the core.

·       Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Post-doctoral experience and/or experience running a flow cytometry core facility at another academic institution or in industry.

·       Knowledge of common flow cytometry pipelines and workflows.

·       Experience running cell sorts on a FACSAria and/or using the FACSDiva software.

·       A record of successfully funded grants.

·       Experience teaching cytometry-related content (e.g., through seminar, workshops, and/or courses).

Appointment Terms

This is an annually renewable, 11 month, non-tenure track appointment at the Academic Assistant 3, 4, or 5 level (based on qualifications). Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

University Information

With its main campus located in picturesque eastern Connecticut and situated on over 3,000 acres, the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut has the additional benefit of being only a short drive to the major metropolitan areas of Hartford (25 miles), New Haven (60 miles), Providence (50 miles), Boston (80 miles), and New York City (135 miles). In addition to housing more than 100 research centers and institutes, the University of Connecticut has consistently been ranked the top public university in New England, and ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

To Apply

Select "Apply Now" to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete an application. Please upload the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information, including email, for at least three references (following the search committee’s initial review of the applicant pool, references may be contacted to submit a letter). For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 15, 2016. (Search # 2016460)

Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. For questions regarding this position, prospective applicants should email david.whall@uconn.edu, University of Connecticut, Biotechnology/Bioservices, Unit 3149, 91 N. Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 06269-3149. Applications received by April 1, 2016 will receive preference in the screening process.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 15, 2016.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.