Research Staff (Electron Microscope Facility) - Chemistry

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

Job Title: Research Staff - Electron Microscope Facility - Chemistry Posting End Date: March 6, 2026 NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST) Position Start Date: March 26, 2026 Required Degree: PhD Biochemistry. The required degree must be completed by the start date. Experience: Extensive experience doing cryo-EM. Duties/Expectations: Order materials, supplies, and computers Organize the lab Receive and orient new students Teach basic biochemistry lab procedures and advanced sample preparations and image processing techniques in electron cryo-microscopy Be present in the label full-time to answer student questions and provide general support. Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application. Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball). If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education . EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• PhD Biochemistry. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Extensive experience doing cryo-EM.
• Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
• This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Order materials, supplies, and computers
• Organize the lab
• Receive and orient new students
• Teach basic biochemistry lab procedures and advanced sample preparations and image processing techniques in electron cryo-microscopy
• Be present in the label full-time to answer student questions and provide general support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree