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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear members of the community,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below is the job search add for a Research Scientist at the Materials Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the area of cryo-EM. Details also here:
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=144175__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOHdAz6uqw$">https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=144175</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mauro Sardela, Ph.D.<br>
Director, Central Research Facilities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MRL, UIUC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:sardela@illinois.edu">sardela@illinois.edu</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Research Scientist</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Materials Research Laboratory</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Grainger College of Engineering</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) at the University of Illinois 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 – in particular using cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) 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 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The successful candidate will become a member of the dedicated staff of approximately 20 scientists and engineers, who maintain
major research instruments in the MRL’s core facilities for electron microscopy, soft materials characterization, scanning probe microscopy, laser and optical spectroscopy, surface analysis, x-ray diffraction, and nanofabrication facilities including two cleanrooms.
Approximately 1,000 researchers from across our campus as well as other academic institutions, industry, and national laboratories use the facilities, logging more than 80,000 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mrl.illinois.edu/facilities/__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOE31THTgg$"><span style="color:#003399">https://mrl.illinois.edu/facilities/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://go.illinois.edu/eeo__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOFDkMTn5w$"><span style="color:#003399">http://go.illinois.edu/EEO</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Responsibilities include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Prepare and deliver primary and advanced training on the various techniques and instrumentation available in the electron microscopy core, particularly
in cryo-TEM including sample preparation and vitrification of biological specimens under biological safety levels BSL-1 and BSL-2 environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Formulate, compile, and distribute suitable suggestions for documentation improvements for collective staff scientist review. Incorporate approved modifications
into training documents and procedures. This includes the creation of video and multimedia tutorials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Actively participate in research using electron microscopy techniques in new materials such as soft and biological materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks which vary daily, monthly, and annually for assigned laboratory instrumentation. Examples include daily
checks to ensure instruments are running correctly; monthly proactive checks to ensure no hazards are present; annual maintenance service on vacuum pumps and supporting mechanical equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Identify hazards and/or potential failure modes by comparing equipment usage and performance to establish safety protocols while conducting user training
or performing maintenance. If the equipment is not operating within tolerances or any engineering safety controls are malfunctioning, determine corrective actions to hardware, operating procedures or user training in conjunction with the assigned staff scientist
and implement the changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Give oral presentations to large audiences, including recording training material for media outlets, and online, live video streaming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Cross-train in other facility techniques in order to act as backup for other staff members and increase knowledge and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Perform facility-wide safety tasks as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Conduct department or campus specified lab inspections for assigned operating areas and participate in reviews of non-assigned areas as requested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Assume additional responsibilities to promote the unit’s mission as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Minimum Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Ph.D. in engineering, chemical, biological, physical sciences, or related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">One year of hands-on experience operating general transmission electron microscopy, cryo-TEM, scanning electron microscopy, and fluorescent confocal microscopy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">One year of hands-on experience with sample preparation techniques and data analysis of biological materials such as negative staining, microtomy, epoxy
embedding, plunge freezing, and high-pressure freezing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:30.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Demonstrated understanding and implementation of biological safety level 1 and 2 laboratory protocols in a research environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">One year of experience with day-to-day safety and operations of a bioresearch lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Previous experience creating/developing instructional, instrument operation, and training material in electron microscopy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience with single particle analysis, cryo-electron tomography, and general molecular structure of soft and biological systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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and carrying out sample preparation and analysis, and delivering analytical reports on a timely basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://jobs.illinois.edu__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOHqbLgbMw$">http://jobs.illinois.edu</a> and upload your cover letter,
CV/resume, and names/contact information for three references as a single PDF file by June 3, 2021. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Summer Redman at sredman@illinois.edu or 217-300-5400.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Illinois System <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://go.uillinois.edu/EVerifyParticipation__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOGHRmJY5w$"><span style="color:#003399">uses E-Verify</span></a> to verify <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://go.uillinois.edu/EVerifyRightToWork__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOEQjKjz1g$"><span style="color:#003399">employment eligibility</span></a>. The
University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.
For more information, visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899__;!!Mih3wA!Wsl1Q561JsG5ipIUgno17NPh0hkncKlRYpX3-f7CcVjJob2bxoV-DPSMKOFlj20tWw$"><span style="color:#003399">Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment</span></a>.</span></em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal</span></em><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted</span></em><br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">party screening procedures for applicants.</span></em></span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Grainger College of Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Research Scientist - Materials Research Laboratory (144175)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">05/06/2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">06/03/2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Materials Research Lab<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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