Position Opening: EM lab manager
Amy McGough
amcgough at bilbo.bio.purdue.edu
Tue Jul 30 10:29:42 PDT 2002
Electron Microscopy Laboratory Manager at Purdue University
An opening is now available for an energetic individual to manage a
multi-user electron microscopy facility in the Department of
Biological Sciences at Purdue University. The successful candidate
will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a
laboratory specializing in transmission electron cryomicroscopy of
biological macromolecules and their assemblies. Responsibilities
include:
Overseeing the routine maintenance and use of a multi-user
high-resolution transmission electron microscopy facility
Training new users in use of the microscopes and in specimen
preparation techniques for high-resolution imaging of biological
macromolecules
Evaluating equipment performance regularly to maintain maximum
performance standards
Working with faculty, students, and visiting scientists on scientific
experiments as time permits
Associates or higher degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience
working in and/or managing a transmission electron microscopy
laboratory required. Excellent written and oral communication skills
are essential. Computer skills are required. Successful candidate
will be trained in preparation and imaging techniques and necessary
diagnostic skills for high-resolution electron cryomicroscopy.
Purdue University is home to outstanding researchers in the
biological sciences as well as a world-reknown group of structural
biologists. The Department of Biological Sciences provides a
stimulating intellectual environment as well as outstanding modern
scientific facilities including FEI CM300-FEG, CM200-FEG, and EM420
electron cryomicroscopes dedicated to structural studies and an EM410
for routine biological work. Purdue is home to over 50,000 students,
faculty, and staff, and is located in West Lafayette, Indiana --
approximately 1 hour northwest of Indianapolis and 2 hours southeast
of Chicago. The area provides the advantages associated with a major
university while providing an affordable and attractive small town
environment in which to live.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested individuals should contact:
Prof. Amy McGough
Department of Biological Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1392 USA
fax: +1 (765) 496-1189
Purdue is an equal access/equal opportunity university
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