Department: Center for Advanced Materials Characterizatio
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $140,000 to $165,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA11-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1
Application Review Begins
January 6, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your online application, please upload a resume and a cover letter describing your experience, professional competencies and qualifications, and your interest to serve the University in the role. You will also be asked to enter the names and contact information of three professional references; candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.
This position is located on-site in Eugene, Oregon.
Department Summary
The Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR) is a full service, comprehensive materials characterization center housed in the Lorry I. Lokey Laboratories at the University of Oregon. CAMCOR hosts capital-intensive equipment for microanalysis, surface analysis, electron microscopy, semiconductor device fabrication and traditional chemical characterization. Run by dedicated and professional directors who are highly trained and experienced in their fields, CAMCOR can provide technical and professional expertise to solve any of your problems and meet deadlines.
Position Summary
The Director of CAMCOR will report to the Vice President of Research and Innovation (VPRI) or their designee, and work in tandem with the CAMCOR Associate Director to help support, plan, and manage all operations of the CAMCOR facility. The primary responsibilities for this role will be to serve as a key customer liaison for internal and external users, assist in managing multi-lab projects (i.e. overseeing quoting and client service terms), and supervise staff. This role is a direct supervisor for the Associate Director and Instrument Engineer and the indirect report for five to six 1.0 FTE staff in the SEM-FIB, TEM, NMR, and EPMA labs, located in the CAMCOR/Huestis basement. The Director will collaborate with the Associate Director on budget management for the basement labs and is responsible for approving staff requests (e.g. leave, travel). The Director will also assist with building management pertaining to the CAMCOR controlled space (i.e. take lead on requesting services from CPFM).
This role will help oversee instructional activities such as approving classes to take place in various CAMCOR labs. Additionally, the Director will directly oversee all operations in the surface analytical facility (SAF) and work with on strategic planning and objectives for CAMCOR.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and mentor staff to ensure smooth operations of assigned labs.
• Act as primary customer interface, supporting internal and external users, and managing client projects.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director on budget management.
• Oversee staff requests and building management needs for CAMCOR facilities.
• Teach and help the Associate Director manage the AMAC program, including lab scheduling and instructional oversight.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the surface analytical facility (SAF), consisting of the following capabilities:
- X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS)
- Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)
- Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM)
• Acquire and reduce XPS, ToF-SIMS, and Raman data for external and internal clients.
• Draft analytical reports for external clients.
• Train researchers on instrument operation and data reduction.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director, OVPRI, and CAMCOR faculty advisory committee (FAC) to develop and implement CAMCOR’s strategic vision.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s of Science from an accredited college or university in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated 1 year of experience operating and managing surface characterization equipment such as TOF-SIMS and/or XPS.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
Professional Competencies
• Strong customer focus and customer service skills.
• Ability to constructively manage others and to be an accomplished team player.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level interpersonally and in writing.
• Proven ability to manage projects and employees and prioritize independently for multitasking, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage budgets, invoices, procurement, and inventory.
• Proficient in several functions and features of machines in CAMCOR, and related supporting equipment necessary to components and assemblies of various machines and complexities.
• Ability to design for a wide variety of complex challenges across all scientific disciplines, using a working knowledge of available technical materials and subcomponents.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in operating and overseeing a surface analytical instrumentation lab, with particular expertise in TOF-SIMS and/or XPS.
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge of materials characterization techniques and their application.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in applying complex research instrumentation to solve research problems.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and refining quantitative surface science data to extract clear information.
• Experience managing a budget.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience operating surface characterization equipment such as TOF-SIMS and/or XPS.
• 5+ years of experience managing surface analytical research instrumentation.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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