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

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

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. As part of the Georgia Research Alliance and the Georgia Core Facilities Partnership, the IEMC provides access to state-of-the-art electron microscopy resources to institutions including Augusta University, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Mercer University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and University of Georgia. 

This position is specifically focused on biological electron microscopy, with an emphasis on transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of tissues and cultured cells. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in biological sample preparation, including resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, and TEM imaging.

KEY 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will report to the Core Director and collaborate in routine activities carried out by the IEMC team.
• the IEMC enables investigators across Emory and partner institutions to gain critical insights into nanoscale structures relevant to human health.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Experience with immunocytochemistry, volume EM approaches, and other structural biology techniques

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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