Associate Staff Scientist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Cryo-em sample vitrification
Data collection and processing
User training and interaction
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a newly established Cryo-EM Facility, requiring a PhD and significant experience in cryo-EM and project management. The candidate will oversee daily operations, user training, and ensure the facility’s success through collaboration and communication. **

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 training of users from UAMS and surrounding institutions.
  • UAMS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions including health, dental, vision, leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a newly established Cryo-EM Facility, requiring a PhD and significant experience in cryo-EM and project management. The candidate will oversee daily operations, user training, and ensure the facility’s success through collaboration and communication. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: available for benefits eligible positions only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research environment
  • Patient and family centered care
  • Teamwork and diversity champion

Key Requirements

  • PhD in physics, biophysics, or structural biology
  • 4+ years relevant experience
  • 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
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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