Research and Facilities Program Director
About The Position
The University of Notre Dame seeks a highly qualified scientist or engineer to serve as the full-time, on-site Research and Facilities Program Director of its newly established Immunoengineering Core Facility. The role is part of the Notre Dame Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative within the Office of the Provost and reports to the BELS Faculty Director of Immunoengineering. The facility is housed in McCourtney Hall, a 220,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified building, and serves collaborative research laboratories across the Notre Dame community. The director provides day-to-day oversight of a facility offering flow cytometry cell analyses, high-speed cell sorting, and immune functional analyses. Responsibilities include overseeing instrumentation, developing research programs, training users, establishing policies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Facility projects are supported by the BELS Initiative and individual research grants and involve multidisciplinary teams across biology, engineering, chemistry, and medicine. This position offers a renewable contract, continual training, and opportunities for formal career advancement, including increasingly senior titles. Depending on performance, opportunities may also arise in proposal development, manuscript publication, or independent projects.
Requirements
- An MS or PhD in biology, another life science, immunology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field; candidates with a BS and significant or outstanding relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency with advanced cytometers and cell sorters.
- Ability to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex multiparameter flow cytometry panels, including spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting.
- Ability to collaborate across functions.
- Experience with research project design and oversight, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and practices.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with staff, students, faculty, and researchers from varied scientific backgrounds and manage conflicts.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Nice To Haves
- A proven track record of managing and maintaining scientific instruments and facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and direct the work of others.
Responsibilities
- Help establish and outfit the new immunoengineering facility.
- Provide technical leadership in flow cytometry, including development, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex multicolor panels and assays, as well as data analysis.
- Support flow cytometry and immunology equipment, including flow cytometers and cell sorters, for internal and external users.
- Assist with research project design and execution.
- Manage lab training, safety, and compliance.
- Manage ordering, budgeting, and inventory.
- Coordinate lab meetings and events.
- Supervise and direct the work of others.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Generous Notre Dame benefits package.
- Continual training and formal career advancement opportunities.
- Career development through individual development plans, workshops, and social events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
