New York University
Senior Research & Operations Manager
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Brooklyn, NY
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Full-Time
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$130K - $150K
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Operations
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July 28th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring a Senior Research & Operations Manager to lead a shared soft materials characterization and processing facility. The role involves providing scientific and technical leadership, managing facility operations, developing equipment, engaging with industry partners, and mentoring researchers including faculty and students.
Highlights
- Lead operations and strategic development of a soft materials characterization and processing facility.
- Provide hands-on expertise with advanced characterization techniques like rheology, microscopy, scattering, and thermal analysis.
- Develop and manage standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and shared instrumentation.
- Train and mentor graduate students, postdocs, and external users in facility techniques.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance with vendors and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Track facility metrics, manage budgeting, and contribute to sustainability planning.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in soft materials characterization or equivalent facility management.
- Experience in building industry partnerships and managing fee-for-service operations is preferred.
- Annual base salary range: $130,000 to $150,000.
Senior Research & Operations Manager Full Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Research & Operations Manager provides scientific, technical, and strategic leadership for a shared soft materials characterization and processing facility that supports faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and external users. This role combines hands-on expertise in advanced characterization and manufacturing techniques with responsibility for facility operations, equipment development, industrial engagement, and mentoring/training of researchers. Serve as a key interface between academic researchers, students, and external partners, while advancing the facility’s capabilities, visibility, and long-term sustainability.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related area
Preferred Education:
Master's degree or Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required Experience:
5+ years Hands-on experience with soft materials characterization and processing, or equivalent facility management experience. Demonstrated experience with advanced instrumentation, method development, and user training.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Deep technical knowledge of soft matter characterization techniques (rheology, microscopy, scattering, thermal analysis, etc.) and processing methods. Proven ability to develop SOPs, safety protocols, and to manage shared instrumentation. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience coordinating with vendors for maintenance and commissioning. Excellent communication and mentoring skills for training graduate students, postdocs, and external users. Experience tracking facility metrics, budgeting, and contributing to sustainability plans.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Prior experience building industry partnerships, managing fee-for-service operations, or contributing to capital planning. Demonstrated record of contributing to publications, proposals, or collaborative research projects. Familiarity with data management best practices and institutional data privacy/security procedures.
Additional Information:
Bachelor's Degree in a related area
Preferred Education:
Master's degree or Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required Experience:
5+ years Hands-on experience with soft materials characterization and processing, or equivalent facility management experience. Demonstrated experience with advanced instrumentation, method development, and user training.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Deep technical knowledge of soft matter characterization techniques (rheology, microscopy, scattering, thermal analysis, etc.) and processing methods. Proven ability to develop SOPs, safety protocols, and to manage shared instrumentation. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience coordinating with vendors for maintenance and commissioning. Excellent communication and mentoring skills for training graduate students, postdocs, and external users. Experience tracking facility metrics, budgeting, and contributing to sustainability plans.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Prior experience building industry partnerships, managing fee-for-service operations, or contributing to capital planning. Demonstrated record of contributing to publications, proposals, or collaborative research projects. Familiarity with data management best practices and institutional data privacy/security procedures.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00 to USD $150,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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