Associate Staff Scientist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Cryo-em sample vitrification
Data collection and processing
User training in cryo-em
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a new Cryo-EM Facility, focusing on sample preparation and data processing in structural biology. The position requires a strong background in cryo-electron microscopy and significant experience in project management and user training. **

Job Summary

  • The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (WPRCI) at UAMS is seeking a manager for a newly founded Cryo-EM Facility equipped with advanced instrumentation.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for daily operations, sample preparation, data collection and processing, and user training.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health plans, leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a new Cryo-EM Facility, focusing on sample preparation and data processing in structural biology. The position requires a strong background in cryo-electron microscopy and significant experience in project management and user training. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cryo-EM sample vitrification
  • Data collection and processing
  • User training in cryo-EM
  • Cryo-EM instruments management
  • Cryo-EM facility resource management

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research environment
  • Patient and family centered care

Key Requirements

  • PhD in physics, biophysics, or structural biology
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • 7+ years of relevant experience (Principal Scientist)
  • Significant project management experience
  • Personnel supervision experience
  • Editorial and scientific contributions to grants
  • Expertise in cryo-EM-based structural biology research
  • Technical skills in cryo-EM sample vitrification
  • Technical skills in data acquisition
  • Technical skills in data processing
  • Technical skills in data analysis
  • Communication skills (oral and written)
  • Interpersonal skills for interacting and training others
  • Postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred

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