Electron Microscopy Core Director
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 678100
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Posting Date: November 7, 2022
Responsibilities
Electron Microscopy Core Director
Department of Cell Biology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Thriving electron microscopy core facility at top research institution seeks new director (https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/emcf/)
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting a director for its Electron Microscopy Core Facility (EMCF). The director will hold a Research Track faculty appointment in the Department of Cell Biology or other basic science department at a rank commensurate with experience. A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biology or related subject is required. Previous experience as a staff member of a core facility providing biological electron microscopy services to basic researchers is highly desired. Applicants should be prepared to submit a portfolio of their work. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
The EMCF is an institutionally supported core facility that serves the entire UTSW research community, supporting investigators from more than 70 laboratories in 30 clinical and basic science departments engaged in cutting edge biomedical research. The current staff of four full-time technical staff process around 1000 samples per year, including ultrastructural characterization of nanoparticles, microorganisms, macromolecular complexes, exosomes, yeast, Drosophila, C. elegans, spheroids, organoids, a wide variety of mammalian tissues and cultured cells. There is increasing demand for the correlative LM/EM and immunogold localization protocols offered by the core. The EMCF has two transmission electron microscopes, a scanning electron microscope and ancillary instrumentation that includes a Wöhlwend Compact 3 high pressure freezer and a Leica FS2 freeze substitution machine.
A key role of the director involves consultation and collaboration with faculty, staff and trainees who need electron microscopy in support of ongoing research projects. In addition, the director will have the opportunity to shape the future directions of the facility to keep abreast of developing technology and thus maximize benefit to the UT Southwestern community. The successful applicant will have a broad understanding of both current biology and a variety of EM methods in order to match protocols to research goals. Ability to adapt existing protocols to new circumstances is essential. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and technical staff is a must.
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Benefits
Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
- Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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