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Kansas State University

Director I, Research

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $93K - $112K

💻 Research

🗓️ March 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Office of the Vice President for Research is hiring a Director I, Research. The role involves overseeing operations, research activities, and strategic direction of the materials characterization laboratory. The director manages laboratory personnel, maintains high-quality analysis and testing, ensures compliance, upgrades instrumentation, secures funding, and fosters collaborative research efforts.

Highlights

  • Manages laboratory operations and personnel.
  • Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Secures funding through grant writing.
  • Requires experience with materials characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.).
  • Proficient in data processing software and lab safety standards.
  • Ph.D. preferred in a relevant field, with experience in lab management.
  • Strong communication and project management skills required.
  • Compensation range: $93,165 - $112,000.