University of Massachusetts
Chan Medical School

Department of Biochemistry
& Molecular Biotechnology

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology (BMB) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks applicants for a director of the UMass Chan Spectrometry Facility; this is a non-tenure track faculty position.  In BMB, the faculty are committed to tackling significant biological questions at a molecular level, with research programs spanning a broad range of topics.  We are searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, committed to diversity, creativity, and collaboration, to join our team of actively engaged faculty and lead our Mass Spectrometry Facilityhttps://www.umassmed.edu/msf.  The core has a long history of supporting assays in quantitative proteomics (LFQ, TMT, SILAC), protein characterization (intact), metabolomics/lipidomics (untargeted), and small molecule quantitation (targeted). The variety of instruments (4 Orbitraps, 2 QTOFs, 2 triple quadrupoles) and software platforms in the core enable both a capable and diverse approach to solving problems in biological research. This core will complement our growing faculty working to elucidate important biological mechanisms, placing special emphasis on integrative methods and research using the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, math and engineering) to solve fundamental molecular problems in biology.  We are an interactive group who encourages research at the interface of multiple disciplines, the development of enabling technologies, and team science.  More information about the department can be found on our website www.umassmed.edu/bmb.

This is an exciting opportunity in mass spectrometry as the existing and developing programs requires a highly-qualified leader.  Competitive candidates will have a PhD in a life or physical science discipline and at least five years of professional experience in the application of a variety of sophisticated mass spectrometric methods to biology and/or medicine and have a demonstrated track record of outstanding accomplishment.  The successful candidate contributes to our missions of education, inclusion and service, and play an active role in the Department as we expand in a new phase of growth.  Applicants with a strong commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusivity are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will also have demonstrated leadership abilities critical for managing a multi-component facility and its staff.  The individual will be responsible for training students and postdoctoral fellows, establishing collaborations with our faculty, and advancing the capabilities of the facility via competitive funding from external sources.  Information on our current proteomics facilities, which will be combined into an integrated facility under the leadership of the new director, can be found under Core Facilities at http://www.umassmed.edu/research.

We are especially eager to consider applicants who will support and elevate the UMass Chan commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and foster an environment of inclusive collaborative excellence where all faculty can thrive.  As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Other core facilities within our department include world class cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, small molecule screening, and structure-based drug design. Additional core facilities, including metabolomics, genotyping, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, microscopy/imaging, deep sequencing, genomics/bioinformatics, transgenic/knockout mice, and metabolic phenotyping, are available.  More information about core facilities on campus may be found at www.umassmed.edu/research/cores.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a world-class public research institution located in the heart of New England.  Worcester is the second largest city in New England, providing a rich and diverse environment with thriving art, music, dining and cultural scenes.  Worcester is also nestled in the center of New England farm country, between the New England coast and the Appalachian Mountains, providing access to a myriad of settings for outdoor activities, including beaches, woods, lakes, farms and mountains.  Our region offers a broad range of excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as a range of highly regarded colleges, including Clark University, The College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The area boasts a variety of affordable housing options from newly renovated condominiums and gracious Victorian homes in historic Worcester to neighborhoods in small-town New England and rural farmhouses. And Worcester’s central location provides easy access to the major travel hubs of Boston and Providence. The newly constructed Polar Park is home to the Woo Sox, the minor league AAA partner to the Boston Red Sox, contributing to a revitalization of the city that has resulted in numerous new restaurants, breweries, theater groups and concert venues, and rapid growth in real estate.

The following application materials should be submitted via

academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25268

Applications accepted until the position is filled.  To receive maximum consideration please submit by September 15th , 2023. 

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.