Assistant Academic Research Scientist- School of Medicine- Electron Microscopy Lab

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a highly motivated individual with expertise in Electron Microscopy to join the Robert P. Apkarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core (IEMC) at Emory University as an Assistant Academic Research Scientist. The IEMC houses an array of electron microscopes and ancillary instrumentation at two sites on Emory’s main campus. The Assistant Academic Research Scientist will assist in the daily operation of the IEMC, including maintenance and operation of electron microscopes and ancillary equipment, as well as assistance on user projects. This position will report to the Core Director and collaborate in routine activities carried out by the IEMC team. The position will be filled with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Masters degree in life sciences, physics, engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience in these disciplines.
Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electron microscopes, and associated equipment (chillers, pumps, compressors, etc.) and equipment for sample preparation.
Experience in interacting with service engineers and helping maintain microscopy infrastructure.
Excellent technical, communication, and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
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.
Performs other responsibilities as required.

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