Position Summary:

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the Director of the Micro/Nanofabrication Center (MNFC), within the Princeton Materials Institute. The MNFC is Princeton’s central shared-use fabrication facility with over 10,000 sq ft. of clean room space, housing a large complement of tools dedicated to thin film deposition, photolithography, e-beam lithography, etching, soft materials and microfluidics, and processing from meso-scale to nanometer scales.  The facility interfaces with researchers from academia and industry and plays a critical role in the Institute’s research and educational mission. Further information about the Center can be found at the MNFC website.

The Director serves as the primary scientific and operational leader, managing the daily activities of the MNFC and communication with facility stakeholders.  Responsibilities will include oversight of technical staff, safety, user training, equipment maintenance, tool acquisition and installation, lab-based training and educational programs, and other aspects of facilities operations. The Director position is University-funded, without specific end date, and reports to the Associate Director for Facilities of the Institute.

Successful candidates are expected to have experience in the operations of an academic cleanroom as well as expertise in our technical areas, including photolithography, nanolithography, metrology, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, pattern transfer, soft lithography, and others.  In addition, the ideal candidate will be committed to leading a diverse cleanroom community composed of faculty, users, and staff, combined with an interest in helping develop research and educational support within the Institute and with local industry.  The Director works closely with other administrative support team members on issues such as billing, external relations, computer support, and other general administrative needs of the facility.

Some specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervising and managing technical staff members
• Collaborating with internal and external users, faculty, and Institute management to develop strategic near- and long-term research, process, tooling capabilities, thrusts, and implementation plans
• Coordinating with facilities and other campus support personnel on tool installations and facility maintenance
• Developing new education and training modules to support the evolving needs of the facility user base as well as the educational mission of the University
• Assisting with finding and competing for external research/operational funding opportunities for the facility
• Reviewing and updating MNFC policies when needed; implement operational changes based on need and/or improved operational efficiency
• Working closely with MNFC Users Committee to gather feedback to improve user experience, and/or expand capabilities; implement changes, as necessary
• Financial responsibilities include approving purchases; assisting in annual budget preparation (consumables, service agreements, chemicals, etc.); reviewing, and providing adjustments to monthly report generated by online management system; performing analysis of tools utilization; assisting with user rate development with central PMI office
• Promoting the MNFC and engage with the larger scientific community by participating, and presenting at workshops, and conferences

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field including 10+ years cleanroom experience in an academic (or equivalent) cleanroom setting.
• Direct experience in leadership and management of personnel
• Substantial hands-on experience in all cleanroom technology areas including but not limited to photolithography, nanolithography, metrology, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, pattern transfer, microfluidics, and soft lithography
• Knowledge of safety and health issues concerning cleanroom, life safety, equipment, clean operations and protocols, and hazardous materials handling and disposal
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are required to work and interface with all stakeholders of the facility

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume documenting their experience and skill set, and a list of 3 or more references. Application materials should be submitted online at https://jobs.princeton.edu. (requisition # D-23-PSM-00005)

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For general application information and how to voluntarily self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

Occasional travel for professional conferences and training opportunities.