Assistant Director, Sauer Lab, Center for Biomedical Research Support
Core
Lead the Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL), a state-of-the-art electron microscopy facility, by managing operations, maintaining high-end instruments, and supporting structural biology research.
Role type
Assistant Director of a multi-user core facility (Cryo-EM/TEM/SEM)
Builds
High-resolution structural studies and biological imaging data
Domain
Biomedical research / Structural biology / Electron microscopy
Required skills
Cryo-TEM operation, TEM/SEM maintenance, staff supervision, budget management, workflow planning, troubleshooting, Linux environments, SerialEM
Preferred skills
Cryo-ET/microED workflows, GPU-based processing, HPC, data processing pipeline development, FEI/ThermoFisher/JEOL expertise, scientific scripting
Technologies
FEI Titan Krios, Thermo-Fisher Glacios, JEOL 1400 Flash, Aquilos 2+, SerialEM, Linux, GPU
Responsibilities
Monitor microscope and camera system performance; coordinate maintenance and service for Cryo-EM, TEM, and SEM; assist in planning computing environments for data collection and processing; consult with client labs on experiment execution; evaluate, supervise, and mentor staff; lead community outreach, workshops, and training programs; develop and review service rates and cost-recovery models; participate in budget development and financial planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities