<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">On behalf of David Agard, Yifan Cheng and Klim Verba, I'd like to make you aware of the following opening at UCSF:<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">cryo-EM Facility – Associate/Full Specialist<span class="gmail-im"><br>
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics<br></span>
UC San Francisco</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">We seek to hire a
cryo-EM Tomography expert, at the level of Associate Specialist or
Specialist. The cryo-EM facility at UCSF is directed by David
Agard, Yifan Cheng and Klim Verba. Our facility currently houses a
ThermoFisher FEI Titan Krios with a post-GIF K3, a Talos Arctica with a
K3 camera, and a special narrow polepiece Glacios equipped with a K3.
For FIB milling, we have an Aquilos 2 cryo-FIB-SEM
with iFLIM. The facility is supervised by a manager who oversees
microscope maintenance and an IT specialist who oversees data
management. The facility has over 100 regular users and is continually
training new users.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">The Associate
Specialist or Specialist will focus on cryo-EM Tomography and FIB-SEM,
providing support and training for the growing UCSF cryo-ET community.
In addition, they will help with the collection of high-quality
cryo-ET data. They will facilitate users carrying out sample preparation
and data acquisition for cryo-ET. In addition, they will participate in
various Cryo-ET collaborative projects, particularly
from nonstructural biology laboratories.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Required Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">Specialists appointed at the Associate
rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in a
biological or materials science (or related field) or five to ten years
of research experience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">Specialists appointed at the Full rank
must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in a biological or
materials science (or related field) or ten or more years of research
experience.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">5+ years of previous experience in all
aspects of cryo-EM, including operating high-end instruments, such as
Titan Krios, Arctica and Galacios.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">At least 1 year experience in cryo-ET data collection and processing and FIB-SEM operation.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Preferred Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">Experience in all aspects of cryo-EM, both single particle and cryo-ET.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11pt">Good biochemistry and/or cell biology skills.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Screening of
applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout
the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate
with the applicants experience and training.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">See
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf__;!!Mih3wA!B93PreR9F3vHElKtuhujoJ1rveM1OgPPiM3PpH6SOhVsHBJc-_ZMV6iHlGHknTPbDkHED-M9Wum6l13Wj0hQBbpr$" target="_blank">
Table 24B</a> for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,500-$181,800.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Please apply online at:
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04782__;!!Mih3wA!B93PreR9F3vHElKtuhujoJ1rveM1OgPPiM3PpH6SOhVsHBJc-_ZMV6iHlGHknTPbDkHED-M9Wum6l13Wj2uAQ6B5$" target="_blank">https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04782</a>
with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references.
Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon
submission. The selected candidate
must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">About UC San Francisco<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">As a University
employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University
policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be
amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government
directives may impose additional requirements.
<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt">UC San Francisco
seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community
service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to
diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.</span></p></div></div>