Scientific Director of Business Development

4 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Job Summary

The Scientific and Business Development Director is responsible for leading the scientific and business development of the Electron Microbeam and X-Ray Diffraction Facility (EMXDF) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This role requires strategic leadership, research direction, and business development expertise to drive the facility's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement short and long-range strategies for the operation and promotion of the facilities.
  • Lead a team of highly specialized analytical staff and direct the daily operation of the EMXDF.
  • Foster scientific excellence by ensuring the facility provides leading-edge support for graduate student research programs and departmental, UBC, and industry research initiatives.
  • Manage the EMXDF operating budget, including forecasting and resource allocation to align with the strategic direction of the Facility.
  • Maintain the operational continuity of the instruments with service contracts, oversee instrument maintenance and repairs, and manage instrument servicing and vendor communication.
Business Development
  • Identify funding and market opportunities for synergy and collaboration, and stay up-to-date on industry trends related to technology transfer and corporate development in related industries.
  • Engage with faculty and research staff to identify and facilitate increased interaction with other research institutes, including evaluating and facilitating business and collaboration opportunities, fostering new research collaborations, and increasing access to government and private research facilitation and funding initiatives.
  • Develop commercialization and marketing strategies with the capability to be successful with business development for the lab.
  • Attend relevant academic and industry conferences in geoscience and mineral exploration, follow current literature in the field, interface with equipment manufacturers, and actively network with related analytical laboratories in Canada and internationally.
  • Lead the preparation of grant applications for funding of new equipment and facility operations in collaboration with researchers and stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute a communication and public relations strategy to promote the EMXDF facility's laboratory services, research, and method development, and publications from facility users.
Research
  • Lead and evaluate the development of analytical methods based on current scientific advances.
  • Monitor instrument performance and adjustment of operating parameters to achieve optimum performance for specific analyses.
  • Lead the negotiation, procurement, and contracting of equipment and instrumentation and oversee the installation and testing.
  • Contribute to the academic mandate of the department in knowledge transfer by facilitating educational opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Prepare scientific publications related to electron beam method development and application, and contribute to user scientific publications as required.
Requirements

This role requires a post-graduate degree or an equivalent professional designation with a minimum of five years of related experience, including experience in a field of specialization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Otherwise, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required with a minimum of seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geological sciences or a related field, with experience in electron beam microanalysis, X-ray crystallography, and mineralogy and mineral chemistry. They will also have excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction and vision for the facility.

The University of British Columbia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates who share this commitment.

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