Manager of Department of Bioengineering (Princeton University)

Institution: Princeton University Location: Princeton, NJ (on-campus) Position Rank: Associate Professional Specialist Position Overview The Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute (ODBI) seeks a Science & Engineering Research Operations Manager to support research, education, and innovation at the intersection of Engineering and the Life Sciences. ODBI is rapidly evolving, including launching new programs and building physical and programmatic infrastructure. The role will work closely with faculty and staff to: Establish, maintain, and optimize resources and infrastructure Foster a highly collaborative environment conducive to innovative research and education Support ODBI’s new bioengineering Ph.D. program and integrate teaching activities with research facilities ODBI will move into a state-of-the-art building in Fall 2025, which will house core facilities including Cell Engineering, Microscopy, Maker Space, and Teaching Labs. The Manager will help strategically set up and ensure operational efficiency of these facilities. Principal Duties Collaborate with the Director, faculty, and staff to guide the creation and use of cutting-edge research and teaching facilities Help establish shared equipment and facilities, including a biofabrication facility, to support research labs Facilitate research-oriented academic infrastructure for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows Contribute to maintenance of equipment and provide training in its use Essential Qualifications Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences Professional experience with research and educational infrastructure, including advanced instrumentation, in a university setting Demonstrated ability to establish, coordinate, and grow interdisciplinary facilities and initiatives Collaborative mindset with exceptional stakeholder management skills Experience in strategic planning aligned with broader institutional mission Strong verbal and written communication, project management, and decision-making skills Application Instructions Applicants should submit: Cover letter addressing qualifications for each aspect of the responsibilities listed above Statement of research and teaching background, interests, and philosophy Curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for three references Apply online: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/40381 Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Additional Information Work Location: On-campus at Princeton University Background Check: Subject to University policy Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for H-1B consular processing If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Institution: Princeton University
Location: Princeton, NJ (on-campus)
Position Rank: Associate Professional Specialist

Position Overview

The Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute (ODBI) seeks a Science & Engineering Research Operations Manager to support research, education, and innovation at the intersection of Engineering and the Life Sciences. ODBI is rapidly evolving, including launching new programs and building physical and programmatic infrastructure.

The role will work closely with faculty and staff to:

Establish, maintain, and optimize resources and infrastructure
Foster a highly collaborative environment conducive to innovative research and education
Support ODBI’s new bioengineering Ph.D. program and integrate teaching activities with research facilities

ODBI will move into a state-of-the-art building in Fall 2025, which will house core facilities including Cell Engineering, Microscopy, Maker Space, and Teaching Labs. The Manager will help strategically set up and ensure operational efficiency of these facilities.

Principal Duties

Collaborate with the Director, faculty, and staff to guide the creation and use of cutting-edge research and teaching facilities
Help establish shared equipment and facilities, including a biofabrication facility, to support research labs
Facilitate research-oriented academic infrastructure for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
Contribute to maintenance of equipment and provide training in its use

Essential Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering or Sciences
Professional experience with research and educational infrastructure, including advanced instrumentation, in a university setting
Demonstrated ability to establish, coordinate, and grow interdisciplinary facilities and initiatives
Collaborative mindset with exceptional stakeholder management skills
Experience in strategic planning aligned with broader institutional mission
Strong verbal and written communication, project management, and decision-making skills

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter addressing qualifications for each aspect of the responsibilities listed above
Statement of research and teaching background, interests, and philosophy
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact information for three references

Apply online: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/40381

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.