Electron Microscope Scientist Position

[Eva Nogales]

Electron Microscope Scientist

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a leading biomedical research
organization, is seeking a motivated and personable scientist to take
charge of the operation of a new, 300 KV FEG electron microscope
equipped with a liquid helium stage. This position will be in the lab of
Dr. Eva Nogales at UC Berkeley, Department of Molecular and Cell
Biology, with a start date of October 2000 or until position is filled.

Principal Responsibilities:
- Daily house-keeping and maintenance of instrument
- Responsibility for recognizing problems and contacting service personnel
- After being trained for optimal use of the scope, the individual will
be in charge of training users in the collection of high-resolution images
- Individual will be highly encouraged to establish research
collaborations with the research teams using the scope

Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree and 2+ years experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple responsibilities
- Good manual dexterity
- Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated experience
with one or more of the following:
- High-resolution electron microscopy
- Cryo-electron microscopy techniques
- Practical skills in equipment maintenance

Salary will be commensurate with experience

To apply, please send cover letter and c.v. to: John Riley, HHMI/UC
Berkeley, 23 Giannini Hall #3100, Berkeley, CA 94720-3100, or email
directly to Dr. Eva Nogales, enogales at lbl.gov

HHMI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Eva Nogales
University of California, Berkeley 
Molecular and Cell Biology Department
LSA 355 #3200
Berkeley, CA 94720-3200

Phone: (510) 642-0557		Fax: (510) 643-6791			 enogales at lbl.gov
URL: octem.berkeley.edu

Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley Natl. Lab
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