Director of the Center for Advanced Microscopy and Imaging

Job Title : Director of the Center for Advanced Microscopy and Imaging

Department : Biology Department JM

Worker Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salary

Position Salary Minimum : $60,000

Position Salary Maximum : $75,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefit Eligible : Yes

Screening Date : 2025-10-13

Job Description Summary : A position is available as the Director of the Center for Advanced Microscopy and Imaging.

Job Description : The duties of the director are to : (1) provide expertise, training, and research support in transmission and scanning electron microscopy, and wide field, confocal, and other forms of light microscopy to faculty, staff, and students; (2) teach one course a year on the theory of electron microscopy; (3) teach one laboratory course a year on transmission and scanning electron microscopy; (4) perform, diagnose, or coordinate servicing of center instrumentation; (5) plan and coordinate future instrumentation needs and grant funding with an interdisciplinary group of faculty; and (6) supervise a full-time staff person and manage the center operating budget.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required : M.S. degree in Natural Sciences, Material Sciences, or a related discipline, five years of experience with light and electron microscopy instrumentation and sample preparation techniques, and a working knowledge of image acquisition and analysis platforms.

Consideration will be given to applicants with Ph.D. degree in Natural Sciences, Material Sciences, or a related discipline, and experience with light and electron microscopy instrumentation and sample preparation techniques.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents : Submit a cover letter and CV.

Special Instructions (if applicable) : Inquiries may be directed to Joyce Fernandes at biology@miamioh.edu . Screening of applications will begin (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until filled.

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