The University of Minnesota is seeking an experienced cryo-transmission electron microscopist for a Research Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics who will work in the Characterization Facility (CharFac), which houses a variety of transmission and scanning electron microscopes in addition to other biological and advanced materials characterization instruments. New acquisitions include a cryo-electron transmission microscope (cryo-TEM; Glacios 2) and a cryo-focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope (cryo-FIB-SEM; Aquilos 2). The applicant should have expertise in cryo-TEM maintenance, high-resolution cryo-TEM imaging, specimen preparation, and interpretation of results from TEM. Knowledge in and experience with cryo-FIB-SEM and biological applications of cryo-TEM is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to support a variety of cryo-TEM-related activities, both independently and in collaboration with users ranging from those seeking the services of an expert microscopist (i.e., researchers with minimal cryo-TEM understanding) to those seeking training to become independent cryo-electron microscopists. The job includes substantial TEM management (instrumentation and user base) as well as training aspects, as the CharFac has a long history of training and mentoring students and postdocs to use state-of-the-art materials characterization instrumentation. Ideal applicants will possess a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, virology, biophysics, physical sciences, engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience. Expertise in cryo-TEM maintenance, high-resolution cryo-TEM imaging, specimen preparation, and interpretation of results from TEM is required. The successful applicant will have opportunities beyond their support duties to pursue their own independent research.

In addition to the specific technical criteria of a cryo-TEM microscopist, the following attributes are sought:

1. Ability to interface well with industrial personnel including both proprietary analytical services and scholarly collaboration (e.g., via an industrial consortium).

2. Strong interest in (a) sample preparation; (b) data analysis; and (c) authoring reports, application notes, scholarly publications and user training materials.

3. Interest and aptitude for developing new analytical methodologies.

4. Enthusiasm for public presentation including workshops, short courses and symposia.

Please submit your application, consisting of your cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for 3 references to https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job , for Job ID 363926, addressing your cover letter to:

Cryo-TEM Microscopist Search Committee

Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics

University of Minnesota

6-155 Jackson Hall

321 Church St. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Direct inquiries about the position can be made to: Louis Mansky, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair

Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopist Recruitment

Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics

Email: mansky@umn.edu