Albany, New York
The University at Albany (UAlbany) seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Ion Beam Laboratory (IBL).
UAlbany’s renowned IBL has a remarkable and powerful collection of ion beam facilities and instrumentation -- arguably the best collection of such facilities in the world -- that enables deep exploration of scientific phenomena by providing valuable experimental tools, resources, data analysis, and research and educational training in the use of ion beams to students and researchers at UAlbany, other educational institutions, industry, and government partners.
The IBL Director will provide leadership to maintain and advance the IBL and its capabilities, facilitate collaborations, and promote research and scholarly activities involving ion beams. The Director will also promote the IBL as an international facility serving researchers from diverse fields, with an emphasis on metrology and modifications of material properties of interest to the semiconductor industry and chip manufacturers. As a faculty member in CNSE, the Director will commit to teaching, research, and service. They are expected to establish a vibrant research program that includes advising graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Director will also secure extramural funding to support both their individual research program and the advancement of the IBL. Current direct reports include staff scientists, a laboratory associate, and a lab technician.
The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, where they will have an academic appointment, and works closely with the Vice President for Research. The appointment includes an Empire Innovation Professorship award. In addition to financial support through startup funds, this title may be used throughout the academic appointment at UAlbany.
The University at Albany is a major public research university where over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students collaborate with top-ranked faculty to conduct significant research and scholarship in a wide range of disciplines. UAlbany is consistently ranked among the top universities nationally. As an R1 institution, the University is committed to enhancing research in the growing STEM space and improving opportunities for underrepresented students and future professionals in their fields.
Qualifications along with additional information about the position and University of Albany can be found in the leadership profile above.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 22, 2025, to the AGB Search Portal: UAlbany ION Beam Director.
Candidates are requested to submit the following: i) a curriculum vitae or resume; ii) a letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and desired experiences and attributes in this profile; and iii) contact information for five references (to be contacted at a later date with candidate’s permission).
Nominations and expressions of interest in the Director of the Ion Beam Laboratory position are encouraged. Please direct them to IONBeamDirector@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below:
Kimberly Templeton, J.D., Principal, kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com
Jerry Gilbert, Ph.D., Executive Search Consultant, jerry.gilbert@agbsearch.com
Anne Hoffman, Executive Search Associate, anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com