Open Rank Research Professor, Water Lab Director

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Open Rank Research Professor to lead the Water Sciences Laboratory within the DWFI and IANR. The role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, directing staff and supporting users in day-to-day facility operations.

The appointment is a 12-month, non‑tenure track, renewable with a 3–5 year initial term based on rank at hire. The incumbent will help ensure promotion pathways per UNL policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, engineering, environmental, geological, or materials science.
• Experience conducting scientific research and operating mass spectrometry-based equipment.
• Publications demonstrating advanced analytical techniques.
• Specialty in environmental sciences, water quality, and analytical method development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, vision, and leadership to further the WSL mission to provide advanced, high quality, defensible results for water and environmental research.
• Seek out and develop relationships with external stakeholders and faculty from the university system to support joint research and service projects, enhancing laboratory services to meet user requirements while implementing practical ways to maintain quality and improve operation efficiency.
• Actively collaborate on publications, contracts and grant opportunities, and work with the Nebraska Water Center staff to promote the facility widely 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 which integrate fiscal and technical input from an administrative advisory board, laboratory user group, and business office staff.
• In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Publications track record

Analytical method development

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental, Geological, or Materials Science

Tools

Mass spectrometry equipment

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Open Rank Research Professor to lead the Water Sciences Laboratory within the DWFI and IANR. The role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, directing staff and supporting users in day-to-day facility operations.

The appointment is a 12-month, non‑tenure track, renewable with a 3–5 year initial term based on rank at hire. The incumbent will help ensure promotion pathways per UNL policies.