Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility Supervisor - University of California - Santa Barbara : Job Details

Payroll Title: Research and Development Engineer 4

Job Code: 000442

Job Open Date: 8/12/24

Application Review Begins: 8/27/2024; open until filled

Department Code (Name): ENMT (MATERIALS DEPARTMENT)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: Grade 25

Pay Rate/Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $104,900 to $198,900/year. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $104,900 to $128,148/year.

Work Location: Engineering II, Room 1355

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Responsible for the training, maintenance, operation, and research in electron microscopy, focused ion beam, atomic force microscopes, and other advanced techniques. Along with another Research & Development Engineer 4, is responsible for the supervision of the microscopy and microanalysis facility which serves more than 300 users annually and over 40 faculty research groups.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 7-9 years Strong background in research microscopy related to higher education.
• High level of expertise in two of the following and basic familiarity of the others: Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy.
• Ability to supervise a busy facility, maintain high-end research equipment, and provide feedback and training to users on microscopy and microanalysis. Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner, assess complex challenges, and recommend effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in related field.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 30% Facility Supervision - Along with another Research and Development Engineer 4, supervises the day-to-day operation of the 300+ user Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility for the Materials Department.
• 25% SEM - Assists with users and other facility personnel in the use of scanning electron microscopy and focused ion beam equipment.
• 30% TEM - Develop and demonstrate a high level of expertise in transmission and scanning transmission electron microscopy technology.
• 10% Atomic Force Microscopes - Assist with users and other facility personnel in the use of atomic force microscopy/ scanning probe microscopy.
• 5% Facility Planning and Research Strategization - Helps faculty members plan for future equipment acquisition and development related to research directions on campus.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.