Assistant Director, Sauer Lab, Center for Biomedical Research Support
Core
Lead the Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL), a state-of-the-art Cryo-EM, TEM, and SEM facility, ensuring high-resolution structural studies and supporting interdisciplinary research.
Role type
Assistant Director of a multi-user core facility (Cryo-EM/TEM/SEM)
Builds
High-resolution structural biology research outputs via advanced electron microscopy
Domain
Biomedical research / Structural biology / Electron microscopy
Required skills
Cryo-TEM operation, TEM/SEM maintenance, staff supervision, budget management, SerialEM usage, troubleshooting, workflow planning
Preferred skills
SPA cryo-EM workflows, cryo-ET/microED, Linux environments, scientific scripting, GPU-based processing, HPC, FEI/ThermoFisher/JEOL microscope expertise
Technologies
FEI Titan Krios, Thermo-Fisher Glacios, JEOL 1400 Flash, Oxford Instruments Xplore, SerialEM, Linux, GPU
Responsibilities
Monitor microscope and camera system performance; coordinate maintenance for Cryo-EM, TEM, and SEM; assist in planning computing environments for data collection; consult with client labs on experiment execution; evaluate, supervise, and mentor staff; lead community outreach 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 duties