Duke University, Biology
Position ID:
Duke-Biology-LC_AIR [#24505]
Position Title:
Associate In Research
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2023/08/25 23:59:59 finished (2023/03/09, finished 2024/03/02, listed until 2023/08/25)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Associate in Research for Light Microscopy Core Facility The Duke University Light Microscopy Core Facility (LMCF) is seeking a dedicated microscopy specialist to assist with daily operations, growth and new technology. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching light microscopy techniques and assisting biomedical, chemical, physical and engineering researchers get the most out of our imaging systems. This position will primarily be responsible for providing support to users of the LMCF by consulting with researchers on their imaging projects and performing training of users on routine and advanced microscopy systems. The Duke Light Microscopy Core Facility is the sole campus-wide shared resource for light microscopy and optical trap technologies with 22 commercial systems and 6 high-end image analysis computer workstations in four buildings in the science and engineering area of Duke west campus. The candidate will contribute to the LMCF team to share management of core equipment and assistance to users and will develop and modify protocols for training, maintenance and reproducibility. The successful candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal; independent critical thinking and problem solving ability; flexibility and comfort with impromptu assistance requests; and excellent attention to detail. Previous hands-on imaging experience and knowledge with routine and advanced multi-label experiments is desirable. Experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and the ability to work independently is key. We welcome a team member with bachelors, masters or PhD which included imaging experience; super-resolution experience desirable. Interest in or experience with optical trap and/or the LUMICKS C-trap system is preferred (but not required). This position is a staff appointment as an Associate in Research in the Department of Biology and reports to the LMCF Director. Salary will commensurate with experience. Please include names and contact information for three references in the application. https://microscopy.duke.edu Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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