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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cryo-EM Core Director</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Description</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SBP is a preeminent, independent biomedical
research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and
disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly
impact human health.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SBP seeks outstanding applicants for a
cryo-EM Core Director in the new cryo-EM core facility of the
Structural Biology Resource in La Jolla, California. This
position will play a key role in establishing and managing a
state-of-the-art facility that includes a Titan Krios microscope
with a Gatan K3 camera, a T12, and other related equipment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications should include a cover letter, a
CV with publication list, and contact information for three
letters of reference.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SBP has a strong research infrastructure with
outstanding core laboratories for cryo-electron microscopy,
X-ray crystallography, NMR, biophysics, computational biology,
and drug discovery. The Structural Biology Resource provides
access to technology and expertise for biophysical, structural
and structure-based drug discovery studies. The Resource
maintains state-of-the-art equipment for electron microscopy,
X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and biomolecular
analysis.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The SBP campus is centrally situated on the
La Jolla Research Mesa, within less than a mile of the
University of California San Diego, the Salk, and the Scripps
Research Institutes, and within two miles of numerous other
research institutes and biotech companies. This proximity
stimulates scientific exchange and interactions. The cryo-EM
laboratory is located in the heart of the SBP campus, directly
across from the Torrey Pines State Reserve, surf and beaches. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Primary Responsibilities</b><br>
-Contribute intellectually and scientifically to the direction
of the facility<br>
-Lead the development of technical capabilities that will enable
structural biology research at the institute and beyond<br>
-Interface with collaborators, external users, and industry
partners<br>
-Play an integral role in structure-based drug discovery</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Required Experience</b><br>
-Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in biophysical science or
equivalent combination of education, experience and training<br>
-Experience in cryo-EM including sample preparation, data
collection, and image processing<br>
-Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities<br>
-Expert knowledge of cryo-EM<br>
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<br>
-Ability to work independently and in a team environment<br>
-Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment,
Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys
Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in
cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are
also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health
threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs
that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year
history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center,
designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in
the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are
leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human
health.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery
Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer –
M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement
and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other protected status as designated by federal, state or
local law. For additional information about your rights as an
applicant, click HERE.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location</b><br>
La Jolla, California </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position Type</b><br>
Full-Time/Regular </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For more Information and to apply:</b><br>
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