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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Research Scientist<br>
Materials Research Laboratory</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a highly
motivated Research Scientist to work in its Electron Microscopy instrumentation core facility. The Research Scientist will serve as a member of the MRL Central Research Facilities staff with a focus on enabling soft materials and biological imaging research
by training and advising users in electron microscopy and related methods (including specimen preparation), and by engaging in collaboration with various local and regional users on active research projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The individual’s job responsibilities include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supporting research on soft materials and biological imaging in MRL by serving as the technical point of contact to the research community. Activities include managing user interactions, developing
research proposals, and assisting with data interpretation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Developing expertise in the instruments and techniques by remaining abreast of advances in the field to advance the local research community’s proficiency in the techniques. Activities in this
area include ongoing review of relevant scientific literature, participation in professional societies and conference/workshop/training opportunities, and advising facilities leadership on emerging instrumentation needs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Training and advising users in electron microscopy and related methods, including preparation of soft materials and biological samples for electron imaging. Activities beyond hands-on training
include developing and improving training materials as needed (based on developments in the field, maintenance or service alerts, and user feedback), and engaging in collaborative research projects with various local and regional users by providing direct
support in electron imaging and assistance in data interpretation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Coordinating instrument updates and/or major repairs with manufacturers/vendors, other support personnel and facilities leadership as appropriate. Specific activities include: assuring that
instrumentation is kept in optimum working condition by actively monitoring its usage and performance against established metrics; developing standard schedules for routine maintenance based upon manufacturer documentation, use patterns and facilities best
practices; performing routine maintenance in conjunction with other supporting staff; and troubleshooting the root cause of suboptimal performance and making minor repairs as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assisting with the MRL’s outreach activities, including participating in the development of new research initiatives and providing improvements to existing outreach programs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Performing additional research scientist duties to promote the unit’s mission as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able
to work independently and proactively with multiple users. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical or life sciences or engineering. The candidate must have one to three years of demonstrated, hands-on experience with electron microscopy.
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree, Ph. D, or a Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of demonstrated, hands-on experience with biological or soft materials electron microscopy, including handling of biohazardous materials. Experience
with cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation and techniques, including cryo-ultramicrotomy and cryo-plunge, and image analysis is preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This is a full-time, benefits-eligible academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The
expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, please complete a candidate profile at <a href="http://jobs.illinois.edu/"><span style="color:blue">http://jobs.illinois.edu</span></a> and upload
the following as a single file: a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, all requested information must be submitted by December 15, 2018. Applicants may be interviewed before
the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The successful candidate will become a member of the dedicated staff of about 20 scientists and engineers, who
maintain major research instruments in the MRL’s core facilities for soft materials characterization, scanning probe microscopy, laser and optical spectroscopy, electron microscopy, surface analysis, x-ray diffraction, and nanofabrication facilities including
two cleanrooms. Over 1,000 researchers from across our campus as well as other academic institutions, industry, and national laboratories use the facilities, logging more than 100,000 user hours annually. The lab is recognized as one of the premier mid-sized
user facilities in the nation. For details, please visit us online at <a href="https://mrl.illinois.edu/facilities/">
<span style="color:blue">https://mrl.illinois.edu/facilities/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information,
visit <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/EEO" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">http://go.illinois.edu/EEO</span></a>. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit
<a href="http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu"><span style="color:blue">http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mauro<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">___________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mauro Sardela, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director, Central Research Facilities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Materials Research Laboratory<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">104 S. Goodwin Avenue – Urbana IL 61801<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(217) 244 0547 | office # SC2014<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.mrl.illinois.edu/"><span style="color:blue">www.mrl.illinois.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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