Job no: 591496
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 13
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP,
Research/Scientific, Union
Position Summary
The Research Technology Support Facility at Michigan State University seeks to hire a staff scientist to be part of a vibrant research environment using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to address a broad range of biological questions in the areas of structural biology, membrane proteins, computational biology, microbiology, and plant biochemistry. The facility houses a Talos Arctica with a phase plate and Falcon 3 camera and we are committed to expansion of this facility. The successful candidate will obtain a leadership role in overseeing daily operations, instrument support and user training and should have a strong background in protein biochemistry, cryo-EM grid preparation and sample optimization for cryo-EM structure determination.
Review of application materials will begin on August 1, 2019. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. The application materials must be uploaded electronically athttp://careers.msu.edu/ for posting #591496. We request that application materials also be sent directly to BMB.Search@msu.edu.. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kristin Parent, Chair of the Search Committee (kparent@msu.edu).
Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. The College of Natural Science and the University are committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the University actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
