Director/Research Scientist - Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation

Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming.  Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE: 

Director/Research Scientist, Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming Science Institute and the University of Wyoming Division of Research and Economic Development invites applications for the director of the new Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation (CASI) (https://www.uwyo.edu/science-initiative/casi) beginning in the Fall of 2025. Applicants with experience in quantitative imaging techniques from all fields of physical and life sciences are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate’s responsibilities will focus on expanding and running the newly established CASI at the University of Wyoming (UW). The director will direct, implement, and take the lead for management of the CASI. The director will also be responsible for achieving broadly stated goals developed in conjunction with the VP of Research and Economic Development and other stakeholders. The director will be expected to develop management strategies and policies, oversee resources, and function with a high degree of autonomy. Specific duties of the director will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing consultation on experimental design and expert technical assistance to CASI users. 
• Orienting new users to the facility and facility policies and ensure compliance. 
• Hiring and managing CASI technical and administrative staff. 
• Providing user training (e.g., graduate students, post docs, research staff, faculty) to ensure safe, competent, and practical operation of equipment. 
• Maintaining records of instrument use and training and compiling reports as needed or requested. 
• Preparing, reviewing, and revising written training materials, policies and protocols. 
• Maintaining proper inventory and ordering supplies. 
• Performing routine maintenance of equipment and as-needed equipment troubleshooting and, when necessary, facilitating instrument service and repair in a timely manner. 
• Interacting with vendors and engineers. 
• Performing demos and facility tours as needed. 
• Developing user fees, preparing yearly budget, including use statistics and cost and billing evaluations in accordance with UW Service Center Policy. 
• Remaining current with trends, equipment and software in the field through reading, attending seminars, trade shows and visits to other core facilities. 
• Proactively considering ways to improve the facility service and operations to provide the highest quality support and service to the community.  
• Assisting UW faculty in efforts to procure external research funding by helping to prepare materials for proposals, and/or by serving as co-investigator