Microscopy Core Manager Job Posting, Calgary, Canada

[Craig Brideau]

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Hello all, we've got an opening for a microscopy facility management
position here at the University of Calgary. The ideal applicant will have a
good balance of people skills and microscopy knowledge. We're hoping to
increase community engagement for the facility, so part of the job will be
promoting the equipment to potential users, helping existing and potential
users figure out how the equipment best serves their research, and so on.
There will be a strong emphasis on education and training so experience in
those areas will be important. I've included the official job posting
below. Please send responses to Sally Yakiwchuk ([hidden email]).
Here is the link to the University's medical homepage if you want general
information about the school: http://cumming.ucalgary.ca/

Thanks,

Craig Brideau





*Position Overview*

The *Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy* in the *Cumming School of
Medicine* invites applications for a *Microscopy Imaging Facility Manager*.
This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on
length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Director, HBI Microscopy Imaging Facility and
is responsible to ensure the proper installation, maintenance, operation
and enhancement of the Facility in a cost effective manner. We expect the
individual to work with PIs and trainees to help them adopt new and
advanced microscopy approaches.

This position is highly specialized, with emphasis on development and
implementation of advanced imaging modalities requiring solid engineering
skills.



*Position Description*

*Summary of Key Responsibilities* (job functions include but are not
limited to):

   - Ensures proper training and supervision of all highly specialized
   equipment in the facility
   - Ensures that specialized equipment is operational and must arrange
   appointments and additional training with instrumentation vendors
   - Assists in the design of experimental protocols customized and
   optimized for a variety of research projects, in consultation with research
   labs and end-users
   - Works to deploy new approaches that will aid labs in the institute
   - Works to educate trainees by developing training tools, seminars, and
   other value-add microscopy skills in collaboration with other Faculty
   imaging facilities
   - Manage financial project provided for operational costs
   - Responsible for reliability and safe operation of equipment
   - Ensures that all University of Calgary procedures are followed
   - Responsible that training on all equipment is conducted in timely and
   safe manner
   - Manage training from the equipment specialists and vendors
   - Manages cost controls and is responsible for purchasing additional
   instruments



*Qualifications / Requirements:*

   - A college degree in a related field required, and Electronics or
   Optical Engineering degree is preferred
   - Minimum of five years management experience with a focus on imaging
   technology and instrumentation
   - An equivalent combination of education and experience will be
   considered
   - Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, is required
   - Must have a detailed knowledge of the instrumentation used within the
   biological field
   - Must have experience in biological and scientific imaging, confocal
   imaging and a background in physics/engineering (optics, lasers,
   programming) will be an asset
   - Proven management abilities and strong interpersonal skills in
   effectively dealing with different people and groups
   - Knowledge of principles of leadership, management and administration
   - Demonstrated ability to problem solve, analyze data and work with
   various sources of information
   - Must be able to present ideas, problems, solutions and instruction
   clearly and concisely
   - Must be able to motivate staff and deal with faculty concerns,
   problems and issues
   - Handles complex, stressful situations with diplomacy, calmness and
   good judgment, coaches and assists where appropriate

*Application Deadline:  *December 11, 2015

*We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their
resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through
the selection process will be contacted.*



*Additional Information*

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
*Technical
Job Family, Phase II*.