The University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for a specialist position to manage the day-to-day operations of the biological side of the electron microscopy facilities and services to users at the UC Irvine Materials Research Institute (IMRI) see https://imri.uci.edu/facilities. It offers many services including the examination of biological specimens such as cells and tissues using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with a particular emphasis on the structure determination of macromolecules.

The TEM specialist will operate, maintain, and improve the transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) including the TFS Glacios cryo-TEM and Jeol JEM 2100FS TEM; train, supervise, and work directly with users to carry out single particle macromolecule analysis and biological research; co-manage all aspects of day-to-day IMRI operations; participate in teaching and outreach activities; work with the IMRI leadership to identify and obtain accessories and additional equipment for a phased build-out of the biological side of the TEM facility. Publications in peer-reviewed journals is preferred but not required. Although this position is primarily to support biological TEM, the specialist may also support other TEM instrumentation and users for general TEM characterization of materials as a team.

To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by the close date. This position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Prof. Xiaoqing Pan xiaoqing.pan@uci.edu.