[3dem] cryo EM specialist/manager position - Seattle, WA

tamir gonen tgonen at u.washington.edu
Tue Jul 13 13:40:49 PDT 2010


Colleagues,

I would like to point your attention to the following position that is  
now open in my laboratory. The position will remain open until filled.

Best regards
Tamir Gonen.

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CYRO ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SPECIALIST

Req #:	65673
Department:	BIOCHEMISTRY
Appointing Department Web Address:	http://depts.washington.edu/biowww/
Job Location:	 Health Sciences Center
Posting Date:	06/30/2010
Closing Info:	 Open Until Filled
Salary:	Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Washington has  
contributed to many phases of research. Initially recognized for  
incisive studies of the structure and function of proteins, and the  
mechanisms of enzyme action, the department branched out into a  
multitude of other areas. These included: developmental biology of  
flies, fish, frogs, and mice; molecular mechanisms of aging in yeast  
and mammals; vertebrate visual and immune responses; chromosome  
dynamics, cell division, DNA replication and repair; energy  
transduction during photosynthesis; protein secretion and membrane  
fusion; translational control and regulated protein degradation;  
protein structure determination by crystallography and NMR  
spectroscopy; and protein structure prediction and enzyme design. Our  
diversity of interests guarantees a rich intellectual and educational  
environment.

The Gonen Lab in the Department of Biochemistry is seeking a Cryo  
Electron Microscopy Laboratory Specialist/Research Scientist 4 to  
manage all electron microscopes in the laboratory as well as all  
ancillary equipment. This individual would also train and work with  
users as needed.

Dutie of the cryo EM manager:

•       maintain a the CryoEM laboratory, including all ancillary  
equipment
•       Oversee repair work and manage major service contracts for all  
electron microscopy equipment
•       Train new users in the operation of the microscopes and  
related equipment.  This will require the manager to be an expert in  
the equipment and its use.
•       Work independently and/or in support of various users as  
required
•       Perform data collection (image and diffraction), processing,  
and analysis tasks as needed
•       Implement, utilize, and maintain user policies, scheduling  
system and microscopes booking.
•       Keep updated records of microscope use by all users for  
charging.
•       Perform weekly tests and calibrations as required on all  
electron microscopes.
•       Effectively manage equipment time and communicate priorities  
amongst the various users.
•       Attend meetings and conferences and keep up to date with  
literature in the CryoEM field
•       Implement new tools, techniques, software, and hardware as  
they become available and as appropriate to user needs.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s  
premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most  
important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education,  
research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding  
benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an  
environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual  
excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.  As a UW employee,  
you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

Requirements: Ph.D. in physics, biophysics and/or material science.

5 years experience in the field of electron cryo-microscopy
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of electron microscope hardware
Knowledge of imaging and diffraction theory
Expertise in sample preparation methods for cryoEM
Working knowledge of Linux operating system
Good working knowledge of scripting, computer programming and  
compiling of software
Expertise in low-dose techniques and diffraction preferred
Knowledge of image processing algorithms and proficiency in the use of  
common image processing packages preferred

To apply please go to
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/

requisition number:   65673

You may also contact Dr Tamir Gonen directly by email:    tgonen at u.washington.edu

http://cryoem.washington.edu/
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