Associate Staff Scientist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Cryo-em sample vitrification
Data acquisition and processing
Cryo-em instruments management
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a newly established Cryo-EM Facility. This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, significant experience in cryo-electron microscopy, and strong communication skills to oversee operations and train users

Job Summary

  • The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (WPRCI) is seeking a manager for a new Cryo-EM Facility equipped with advanced instrumentation.
  • Responsibilities include daily operations, cryo-EM sample vitrification, data collection, on-the-fly processing, and user interaction and training.
  • UAMS offers benefits such as health plans, retirement matching, and educational discounts for eligible positions.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to manage a newly established Cryo-EM Facility. This position requires a PhD in a relevant field, significant experience in cryo-electron microscopy, and strong communication skills to oversee operations and train users.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cryo-EM sample vitrification
  • Data acquisition and processing
  • Cryo-EM instruments management
  • User training in cryo-EM

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Commitment to patient care
  • Desire for successful enterprise

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
  • Record of publications in cryo-EM
  • 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

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