Director of Microscopy
and Imaging
University of Richmond,
Department of Biology
The University of
Richmond invites applications for a Director of Microscopy and Imaging, a
continuing appointment that is not eligible for tenure but includes faculty
status. Applicants should have an MS or PhD degree, expertise with light and
electron microscopy, facility with digital imaging, and the equivalent of two
years experience managing microscope facilities. The candidate must meet
these criteria by the time of selection for the position.
This position requires
strong organizational and technical skills, an ability to work with a diverse
body of scientists, and an interest in participating in a variety of research
projects in the sciences. Duties including include operation and routine
maintenance of a TEM, SEM, and laser scanning confocal microscope and
associated equipment, and other departmental microscopes. The Director will
train and supervise faculty and student users, assist with specimen preparation
and imaging for light and electron microscopy, and provide advice on analysis
of results. The Director will also work with faculty to develop and maintain
appropriate classroom activities and equipment for undergraduates.
Applicants should apply online at https://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty
(Instructional/Research) link.
Applicants must submit electronically a letter of application and a
curriculum vita. Final candidates
will be asked to submit three letters of reference. Review of applications will
begin on October 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Richmond is a
highly selective private university with approximately 3000 undergraduates located on a beautiful campus six miles west of the heart of
Richmond and in close proximity to the ocean, mountains, and Washington,
D.C. The University of
Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to
supporting an inclusive campus community. We strongly encourage applications
from candidates who will contribute to these goals. For more information,
please see http://biology.richmond.edu
or contact Dr. Gary Radice ([hidden email]),
Department of Biology, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA, 23015.
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