UC Irvine · 2 months ago
Assistant Director for the UCI Center on Complex and Active Materials, Irvine Materials Research Institute
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $214K/yrThe University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for an assistant director position at the Center for Complex and Active Materials. The role involves supporting the management and operation of the center, planning research and educational activities, tracking progress, and overseeing administrative functions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform professional and administrative duties to support the day-to-day operation of the UCI MRSEC
Assist in planning and implementing activities for research, education, outreach, and collaborations with national labs and industries
Track the progress of research and education activities toward the Center’s goals
Assist in communication of research highlights
Organize and prepare the annual progress report for NSF
Interpret, monitor and analyze information regarding operating policies and procedures
Process expenditures and monitor budgets
Coordinate academic and/or staff personnel matters
Oversee routine activities and resolve problems of the Center
Prioritize, efficiently process, and track administrative issues to ensure all deadlines are met and tasks are appropriately completed
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent degree in materials science and engineering, physics, or chemistry
A few years of materials research experience afterwards
Excellent communication and scientific writing skills
3 contacts required for references
Preferred
Research experience in areas of synthesis, characterization, or modeling of complex structural materials or supramolecular materials
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UC Irvine
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