The University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for a specialist position to manage the day-to-day operations of electron microscopy facilities and services to users at the UC Irvine Materials Research Institute (IMRI). IMRI operates a large number of open-access user facilities for the characterization of inorganic, organic, and biological materials and devices ranging from sub-Å to macroscopic length scales – available to all university, industry, and non-profit researchers (for details see https://imri.uci.edu/facilities). It offers advanced techniques and services including structural and chemical characterization in different length scales, 3D imaging, surface analysis, physical property measurements, and fabrication of materials and devices by a variety of techniques.
The TEM specialist will operate, maintain, and improve the transmission electron microscopes (TEMs); train, supervise, and work directly with users to carry out research; co-manage all aspects of day-to-day IMRI operations; participate in teaching and outreach activities; work with the IMRI leadership to identify and obtain accessories and additional equipment for a phased build-out of the TEM facility; promote IMRI on and off campus; secure grants, perform original research, attend scientific conferences, and publish scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by the close date. This position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Prof. Xiaoqing Pan xiaoqing.pan@uci.edu.
Salary range: Specialist: $86,900-$181,800
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The successful applicants must hold PhD or equivalent degrees in the areas of Biology, Medicine, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry, and be TEM experts with at least five years of in-depth, hands-on experience with TEM imaging, data analysis, sample preparation, and maintenance of TEM equipment. Experience in cryo-TEM is preferable. The applicant must have mastery of modern TEM instrumentation and methods, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Candidates with experience operating user facilities and expertise with advanced TEM techniques are of particular interest.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08762