Assistant Academic Research Scientist- School of Medicine, Integrated Cellular Imaging Core

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Cellular Imaging Core at Emory University's School of Medicine is seeking an experienced microscopy professional to manage an assigned imaging site. This role supports investigators across Emory by operating, maintaining, training users on, and providing assisted imaging with advanced light-microscopy platforms. The successful candidate will independently oversee daily site operations while collaborating with the broader ICI team. The Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

Requirements

PhD OR master's degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
Laboratory experience should be related to area of assignment.
Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

Training will be provided to build proficiency with the site’s specific instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program. Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced light-microscopy platforms at an assigned imaging site, including confocal, widefield, light-sheet, and automated slide-scanning systems.
Train and assist core users in safe, effective microscope operation; provide assisted imaging sessions and practical guidance on instrument selection and use.
Independently coordinate and maintain a schedule for user trainings, assisted sessions, and consultations using PPMS and Bookings.
Coordinate routine service, planned maintenance, repairs, and technical support with instrument manufacturers and vendors.
Performs other responsibilities as required.