Research Faculty – 36 T SCH Solid-State NMR
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), which is located in Tallahassee, Florida, has an opening for a Research Faculty position with expertise in solid-state NMR. The primary responsibilities are (i) developing a research and collaborative user program utilizing the 36 Tesla Series-Connected-Hybrid (36 T SCH), a 12 MW powered magnet supporting sub-ppm NMR at 1.5 GHz and (ii) recruiting and working with users on other high-field solid-state NMR instruments (vide infra). The 36 T SCH magnet, which is equipped with a custom-made Bruker NEO console, unique field regulation system, and a suite of MAS and oriented sample solid-state NMR probes developed at the NHMFL, provides the highest magnetic field available today capable of high-resolution solid-state NMR of biosolids, chemical compounds, and materials [J. Magn. Reson. 2017, 284, 125-136]. The Research Faculty will work with a team of engineers and scientists and be responsible for: (1) advancing a research program focused on the development and application of high-field SSNMR techniques for both quadrupolar and spin-1/2 nuclei utilizing the high-field magnets at the NHMFL; (2) administering the 36 T SCH User Program, which includes NMR system management, project initiation, planning, and execution with users; and (3) working with the Director of the NMR/MRI User Program on key research projects, supporting the DNP User Program, overseeing user recruitment, and planning research activities across most of our high-field NMR instruments. This Research Faculty is expected to be a motivated researcher and team player with excellent communication skills, a collegial personality, and the vision to become a world-class researcher. The projected earliest starting date for this position is January 7, 2025.
The NHMFL’s NMR/MRI User Program operates a state-of-the-art user facility that conducts research at the frontiers of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science with unique magnet technologies. It has an outstanding infrastructure with 13 NMR spectrometers (including ultra-widebore 900 MHz, 850 MHz, 2 × 800 MHz, 600 MHz DNP, 3 × 600 MHz and several other lower field instruments). The candidate will have support from a team of engineers and scientists (for the 36 T SCH, in particular) and opportunities to collaborate with users from around the U.S. and international community, to apply for grants, to pursue individual research objectives, to publish their work, and to participate in national and international organizations and conferences.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physics, or Materials Science with research experience focused on solid-state NMR. Candidates should have excellent experimental NMR skills including spectrometer operations, data processing, and pulse-sequence development and implementation, as well as being knowledgeable with regard to NMR instrumentation and probe hardware. A candidate with expertise in quantum chemical computations is also highly sought after. The candidate is expected to have excellent writing skills, a strong track record of publications, and experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Applications and inquiries can be sent to: Zhehong Gan, Search Chair, gan@magnet.fsu.edu, re: Research Faculty – 36 T SCH Solid-State NMR. Please attach your CV, along with a cover letter describing your research experience and explaining your interest in the position.
Formal applications will be made to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu (reference Job ID 58830). For additional information, please contact Ms. Bettina Roberson, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310-2740, roberson@magnet.fsu.edu, 850-644-0855.
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