Director of Research Infrastructure

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06783P Position Title Director of Research Infrastructure Department Research Infrastructure Office Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Hybrid eligible.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Director of Research Infrastructure is responsible for ensuring the UTA’s shared research facilities and other research infrastructure are aligned with the needs of the research community; with a keen focus on maximizing scientific outputs and creating scalable, auditable operational efficiencies. Serving as a central point of contact, the Director leads the Research Infrastructure Office (RIO), providing research infrastructure planning and strategic support on behalf of the ORI. The Director works closely with ORI and campus leaders as well as researchers across the campus, to provide leadership and guidance on strategic, administrative, and operational activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee utilization and user support for specialized research cores, shared research facilities, as well as research buildings. This includes managing shared instrumentation and equipment facilities, scientific recharge units/ research service centers that provide access to technologies, equipment, services, and expert consultation to enable, facilitate, and enhance the research mission of UTA.
• Ensures appropriate implementation of effective business practices.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to support faculty and their research needs in specialized research cores, shared research facilities, as well as research buildings.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for research space management for centrally managed buildings (ex. SEIR, Research Fort Worth).
• Partner with Colleges on overall management of research space across the campus.
• Serve as the point person regarding planning, renovation, equipment acquisition, construction, and operation of specialized research cores, shared research facilities, as well as research buildings.
• Support research infrastructure needs and concerns throughout the research faculty life cycle (i.e. interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing.).
• Partner with required UTA divisions (EH&S, OFM, Research Administration, RTaP, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure these needs are met. Extend this role to focused support for senior faculty hires.
• Collaborate with faculty leads and faculty advisory groups to build affiliated research communities around specialized research cores and shared research facilities to position RIO as a key enabler of collaborative research efforts, education and training activities, and intellectual creation.
• Work with affiliated research communities to ensure support of the research facilities through equipment acquisition proposals, development of external collaborators, and research symposiums, etc.
• Collaborate closely with faculty leads and faculty advisory groups for each specialized research core to understand the research and business processes in each facility that will support the institutional research enterprise.
• Coordinate with faculty leads in the development of business plans for each specialized research core, including menus of services offered and a sustainable operation model.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing for specialized research cores, shared research facilities, as well as research buildings to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and staff evaluation.
• Manages RIO communications, including website, researcher interactions and feedback, print materials as well as conducting tours, demonstrations, and instructional workshops.
• Facilitate the Core Facility Steering Committee to formulate broad-use capabilities around space, instrumentation, and other key areas of UTA’s research enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in a scientific, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field.
• Seven (7) years of progressive research facility management experience in a higher education, academic setting, or research, health, and science environment.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience leading, managing, motivating, and developing technical staff
• Knowledge of creating scalable research services and related auditable finances

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field.
• Ten or more years of experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.
• Broad familiarity with management of specialized research facilities and laboratories, including Vivariums, Cleanrooms, Biosafety Laboratories, and Restricted Access Facilities.
• Experience in oversight role at an institutional level in creating customer-focused services with business processes, data modeling, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of laws and regulations that impact sponsored research.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
• None/less than 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 years or more
• * How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have leading technical infrastructure or facilities-related teams?
• None/Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more
• * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
• Aspiring Leaders Program
• MavsSupervisor Success Program
• MavsManager Foundations Program
• Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
• None of the above

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents