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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Cryo EM Scientist in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center () and the NIH-funded Midwest Center for Cryo-ET () seek to hire a Cryo-EM Scientist to support the operations of our expanding cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) facilities. The UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center and the NIH-funded Midwest Center for Cryo-ET are premier research facilities with missions to develop and to make available the advanced cryo-EM instrumentation and techniques for bioscience researchers from academia, government, or private industry laboratories. Instruments currently include two 300 kV Titan Krios TEMs, one 200 kV Talos Arctica TEM, one 120 kV Talos L120C TEM, two Aquilos 2+ cryo-FIB-SEMs, two Vitrobot plunge-freezers, Leica EM-GP2 plunge-freezer, CryoSol VitroJet, Leica Ice high-pressure freezer, Leica cryo-confocal CLEM system, cryo-ultramicrotome, Primo micropatterning system, optical microscopes, glow discharge, carbon-coating devices, and more. As a team member, along with other center scientists, the Cryo-EM Scientist, will be responsible for training new center users; operations of the instruments on behalf of users; developing advanced analytical techniques on behalf of the centers; staying abreast of advances within the community in order to incorporate those techniques within the centers; and representing the centers within the broader community at meetings, conferences, exhibits, and through peer-reviewed publications. This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual to work with cutting-edge instrumentation for cryo-EM, cryo-ET, micro-ED, and cryo-FIB milling in state-of-the-art cryo-EM research facilities. Ideally, we are looking for a colleague with previous EM, cryo-EM, light microscopy, or structural biology experience. However, there are ample opportunities for team training in all cryo-EM modalities. This Cryo-EM Scientist will join a team of scientists to support the growing cryo-EM research resources and community at UW-Madison. Responsibilities: Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C5272DCD51624E4A