Cryo EM Faculty - Assistant Professor SOM (F71380)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 20, 2023
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Department Physiology & Biophysics falls into three important categories: teaching, service and research. We address important research problems and provide high quality opportunities for our pre-and postdoctoral trainees. Physiology & Biophysics are the underpinnings of modern biomedical science and our Department provides this background for all trainees at VCU, regardless of the direction the future may take them.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Physiology & Biophysics at Virginia Commonwealth University-School of Medicine (VCU-SOM) is seeking an Assistant Professor with training in in cryo-electron microscopy and 3D reconstruction of macromolecular complexes to manage our VCU cryoEM core Facility.
Position Responsibilities: The candidate will manage the VCU cryoEM core Facility endowed with a Thermo Fisher Tundra Cryo-EM instrument and ancillary equipment. The Manager will carry out the following functions:
- Maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of the cryo-EM Facility
- Purchasing and budget administration, participate in grant writing for future instrument upgrades
- Time allocation of the instrument, track time usage, and apply usage charges
- Interact regularly with the Facility Director and Structural Biology Core Director
- Provide users with training on negative staining, cryo-EM, data collection, image processing for 3D reconstruction, and near-atomic model building
- Prepare the annual Research Performance Progress Report
- Follow standard operating procedures
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Physiology or a closely related discipline with hands-on experience in cryo-EM
- Track record of publications in the areas of cryo-EM, 3D reconstruction, and building of atomic models of proteins
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records
- Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in running a facility
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 12
Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at $70,000
Department: Physiology & Biophysics
ORP Eligibility: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Montserrat Samso, PhD
Contact Email: Montserrat.Samso@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-828-8728