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Job description
Research and Facilities Program Director
Full-time
Job Subfamily: Research - Natural/Physical Sciences - RE006
Job Family: Research
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a premier American research university. As a Catholic institution, it uniquely blends faith with intellectual inquiry, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and serving the common good. Notre Dame offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, who are all dedicated to fostering an inclusive campus and being a force for good in the world. With world-class facilities, acclaimed academic programs, and a strong commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame is an ideal place to make a meaningful impact.
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 (RFPD) of its newly established Biofabrication Core Facility. The RFPD is a member of the Notre Dame Bioengineering & Life Sciences (BELS) Initiative, a key priority of the University’s Strategic Framework within the Office of the Provost, and reports to the BELS Director. It is also part of the University’s broader investment of over $250M into biomedical research on campus.
About the Facility
The Biofabrication Facility is housed in McCourtney Hall East, a newly completed 200,000-square-foot, LEED Platinum-certified building at the heart of Notre Dame's advanced biomedical research infrastructure. Its centralized location gives researchers access to biofabrication equipment, high-resolution cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), and modern flow cytometry in the same complex. Researchers use these spaces for tissue biomodeling, cardiovascular tissue engineering, microscale hydrogel development, and bioprinting techniques that grow complex, functional human tissue models. The facility engages collaborative labs throughout the Notre Dame community.
About the Role
The Research and Facilities Program Director will take a leadership role in facility operations, providing technical expertise at the interface of biomaterials, 3D printing, and cell biology. The facility’s overarching goal is to understand the interactions between cells and their microenvironment, and to harness them for therapeutic outcomes. Projects are supported by the BELS Initiative and individual research grants, drawing on a multidisciplinary team of postdocs, students, and support staff spanning biology, engineering, chemistry, and medicine.
Specific Duties
Establish and outfit the new biofabrication laboratory
Support a broad range of biofabrication equipment (3D printers, bioprinters) for a diverse user base
Work with cell-based constructs and characterize them using state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques
Assist with project design and execution
Manage lab training, safety, and compliance
Manage ordering, budgeting, and inventory
Coordinate lab meetings and events
Training is available to all candidates, and skill development is encouraged. Depending on performance, opportunities may open up in proposal development, manuscript publication, or independent projects.
What We Offer
A renewable contract with opportunities for continual training and formal career advancement, including increasingly senior titles
Career development through individual development plans, workshops, and social events
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, plus a generous Notre Dame benefits package
Degree: MS or PhD in bioengineering or a related field. Candidates with a BS and significant / outstanding relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
Skills: 3D bioprinting & CAD; cell culture & biomaterials; cross-functional collaboration; research project design and oversight (including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables)
It is anticipated that successful candidates will also have:
A proven track record of managing and maintaining scientific instruments and facilities;
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with staff, students, faculty and researchers from a variety of scientific backgrounds and the ability to manage conflicts should they arise;
A demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and direct the work of others;
Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and practices; and
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience
The University ofNotreDameseeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover,NotreDameprohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).Westronglyencourageapplicationsfrom candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
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Worksite address
notre dame, IN, 46556, US
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