Materials Scientist & MRI Manager

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Office of Research Development exists to expand the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's capacity for innovative, groundbreaking research by providing resources that enhance complex proposal competitiveness. Additionally, our office fosters collaboration across the research community within Carolina and among key partners. The Office of Research Development facilitates project ideation, resource identification, and multidisciplinary team formation to enhance UNC's competitiveness in securing funding for research and scholarly projects.

The Materials Scientist and MRI Manager is designed to advance the University's research capabilities in materials characterization, magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI), and defense-related materials innovation.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing key research facilities, supporting academic and industry collaborations, and conducting cutting-edge research within the Institute for Optimizing Military Methods for Advances in National Defense (iCOMMAND), focused on the design and development of advanced materials for soldier protection and defense applications.