Company/ Institute: Northwestern University
Department: Chemistry
Location: Evanston, IL
Job Title: Senior Scientist, Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy

Description:
The Department of Chemistry is rapidly expanding the analytical capabilities in the Integrated Molecular Structure Education and Research Center (IMSERC) that will culminate in the opening of a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility in 2011 and the addition of three new Senior Scientist positions. The facility houses the department’s NMR, mass spectrometry, single crystal X-ray and trace metals analysis capabilities. The IMSERC is an open access research center where users have 24x7 access to capital intensive characterization techniques and expert scientists are available to train users on proper selection of techniques and perform advanced characterization of synthetic materials. The IMSERC currently operates a 400 MHz solid state, 2 400 MHz, and 2 500 MHz Varian instruments. The facility will be installing a 600 MHz Bruker Avance III and 500 MHz Avance III console and cryoprobe in the next several months. The new facility will be designed to house up to 8 spectrometers with a maximum 900 MHz instrument. The IMSERC is seeking candidates with a record of teaching, laboratory management and performing advanced experiments using NMR spectroscopy. Familiarity with Bruker instrumentation is preferred to compliment the current staff’s expertise. Duties include sample analysis, maintenance and repair of equipment, consultation on method choice, assistance with data interpretation, and user training. In addition, the successful application will assist the Director with the identification of needed additional equipment and the preparation of grant proposals to obtain such equipment. More information about the IMSERC is available at http://www.chem.northwestern.edu/imserc/ . The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and 5 years post graduate NMR spectroscopy experience and an extensive publication record. A past history of lab management and/or graduate level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Scientists with industrial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience level.

Send resume with names and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Andrew Ott
Dept. of Chemistry
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208-3113
a-ott@northwestern.edu

Evaluation will begin on 6/1/2008 and continue until all positions are filled. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.