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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Electron Microscopy Core at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the NIH is currently seeking to recruit an outstanding Staff Scientist.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Attached, and below, is the position description. Interested applicants, please email me your CV and supporting documentation at
<a href="mailto:hilina.kibrom@nih.gov">hilina.kibrom@nih.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><b>Staff Scientist - Electron Microscopy Core<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is seeking to recruit an outstanding contractor in the Electron Microscopy core.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><b>Responsibilities Include:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Contributing to facility service operations including communication with core facility clients; sample acquisition, sample processing and archiving; imaging data maintenance, etc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Conducting literature and database searches on relevant to the projects and instrumentations of the laboratory<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Lab maintenance including consumables and reagents restocking, operations with standard laboratory equipment (and with advanced equipment after training) and assistance with organization of lab events including training, demo sessions, etc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Keeping up to date with technical and methodological developments in microscopy and biomedical sciences and with methodology and instrumentation of the lab<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Administrative support of laboratory operations including ordering, procurement, invoicing, maintenance of records and inventory databases and liaising with the manufacturers and vendors for purchases, repairs, upgrades and application support<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Complying with safety guidelines and requirements by following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks (including toxic waste management)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">The Electron Microscopy core places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where scientists and physician scientists can work together on disease-specific issues using the most appropriate
approaches available. There are strong interactions with a wide range of independent research groups, and the position offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside of the NIH.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">The existing faculty in the DIR/NHLBI is an outstanding group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a wide range of basic and clinical research topics (please see
<a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural">https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural</a>) complemented by the other research institutes within the DIR (please see
<a href="http://www.nih.gov/science/#campus">http://www.nih.gov/science/#campus</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><b>The successful candidate should have a strong track record of the following:
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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PhD Degree in the field of biomedical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology or related disciplines<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2-4 years of relevant working experience in a laboratory environment
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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Proficiency with basic laboratory techniques including state of the art EM methods:<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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Negative staining<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Chemical fixation, high-pressure freezing of cells and multi-cellular specimens<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Resin embedding<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Ultramicrotomy (including serial sectioning)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
3D EM imaging (TEM tomography and FIB-SEM, strong knowledge and experience with ion milling, SEM and FIB is preferred)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Image analysis and 3D cellular modelling<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Correlative light and electron microscopy (on section and 3D CLEM)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Possess computational skills in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite applications, in work with online databases and image processing<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Theoretical knowledge of biological sample preparation for microscopy and advanced microscopy techniques is an added advantage<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Experience in digital imaging and image processing software is a plus<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Good in time management and multi-tasking<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Can initiate and complete tasks assigned independently <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Can maintain and calibrate technical equipment and apply knowledge learnt to solve technical issues
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
Flexible and able to work in close collaboration with other team members <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><i>Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Appointees may be US citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with or eligible to obtain a valid employment authorized visa. Applications from women, minorities and persons with
disabilities are strongly encouraged. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and complete bibliography, a cover letter outlining major accomplishments, and contact details for three references.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>To apply, please email your CV and supporting documentation to Hilina Kibrom at
</b><a href="mailto:hilina.kibrom@nih.gov">hilina.kibrom@nih.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hilina Kibrom</b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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