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Cryo-EM Facility Manager Position<o:p></o:p></h1>
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An opening is available for an accomplished electron microscopist to manage the Structural Electron Microscopy Facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. This position provides the opportunity for a motivated individual to participate in and contribute
significantly to a stimulating professional research and teaching environment at the cutting-edge of structural biology. We are searching for a reliable and responsible team member with strong communication skills. Compensation will be set in accord with training
and experience, and includes an outstanding benefits package.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Facility equipment includes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>FEI 300 kV Polara equipped with a Gatan K2 Summit Direct Electron Detector<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>TF20 connected to a 4kx4k Gatan Ultrascan CCD Camera<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>100 kV FEI Morgagni with a 1kx1k ATM CCD camera<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>two Vitrobots<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>other associated EM equipment<o:p></o:p></p>
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Responsibilities include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Performing weekly tests and calibrations on all microscopes.<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Working with FEI service engineers to maintain equipment.<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Training new users<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Providing technical support to users<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Facilitating new scientific projects<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Implementing new technological advances<o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Managing a scheduling system and keeping records of microscope usage <o:p></o:p></p>
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·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Participating in a monthly journal club/workshop that includes all cryo-EM users on campus<o:p></o:p></p>
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The position requires a Ph.D. and 3-5 years of experience in the field of electron microscopy. We are looking for someone that has direct experience with cryo-EM techniques. A working knowledge of Linux and the software packages used to process EM data is desirable. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Please forward a CV and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to <a href="mailto:Melanie.ohi@vanderbilt.edu" style="color: purple;">Melanie.ohi@vanderbilt.edu</a> and <a href="mailto:Teru.nakagawa@vanderbilt.edu" style="color: purple;">Teru.nakagawa@vanderbilt.edu</a> with
“cryo-EM manager” in the subject line.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Vanderbilt University is a committed equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in science.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Melanie D. Ohi, Ph.D.</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Associate Professor</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Dept. Cell and Developmental Biology</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Center for Structural Biology</div>
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<div>Vanderbilt University</div>
<div>RM 4160A MRBIII </div>
<div>PMB 407935</div>
<div>465 21st Avenue South</div>
<div>Nashville, TN 37240-7935</div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Lab URL:</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumcdept/cellbio/ohimdlab/Ohi_Lab/Welcome.html">http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumcdept/cellbio/ohimdlab/Ohi_Lab/Welcome.html</a></div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">Phone: 615-936-7780</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">FAX: 615-936-5673</div>
<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium; ">e-mail: <a href="mailto:melanie.ohi@vanderbilt.edu">melanie.ohi@vanderbilt.edu</a></div>
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