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Position Advertisement:
Light Microscopy Core Facility Manager at the newly founded David H. Murdock Research Institute, NC, USA.
About the David H. Murdock Research Institute
The David H. Murdock Research Institute (DHMRI) was established as a not-for-profit institute to support the groundbreaking research being carried out at the
North Carolina Research Campus. Funded through a private grant by David H. Murdock, the DHMRI will host the world’s top talent and resources ― and promote an unprecedented level of scientific collaboration. Central to this new collaborative approach are the
diverse scientific disciplines represented at the DHMRI. Destined to be the catalyst of major scientific discoveries in health and nutrition, the DHMRI offers capabilities ranging from next-generation DNA sequencing to cutting-edge confocal imaging and the
world’s first actively-shielded 950 MHz NMR. The DHMRI is the first of its kind, housing this unique collection of state-of-the-art instrumentation in one central location. Housed in the David H. Murdock Research Building, the DHMRI will cover over 80,000
square feet of specialized laboratory space.
Job Description
The successful candidate would be responsible for:
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Providing training, instruction and assistance for NC Research Center scientists, visiting researchers and corporate clients with a large variety of microscopy techniques and systems
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Modalities and techniques including laser scanning and spinning disk confocal microscopy, wide-field fluorescence microscopy, live cell imaging, FRET, FCS, FRAP and TIRF
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In depth collaboration on select projects involving
advanced microscopy techniques and methodologies
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Maintenance of the instrumentation and associated infrastructure
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Assistance with educational microscopy courses conducted at DHMRI
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Maintaining scientific knowledge to provide advice on how the latest scientific advances and new technologies in the field might benefit researchers using the facility
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Overseeing the purchase of supplies and maintenance of sufficient inventory
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Updating the DHMRI Light Microscopy Core Facility website
Qualifications:
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PhD Scientist with ≥ 2 years experience, or an MSc with ≥ 5 years of experience in an appropriate scientific field and with research experience using advanced light microscopic methods
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Strong computer skills
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Ability to troubleshoot and design equipments
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Demonstrated project management experience
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Experience supervising technical staff
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT
www.dhmri.org/careers.html.
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