Electron Microscopy Specialist Role
This is a research-focused position that involves providing expert support to academic staff, technical staff, students and external stakeholders with their electron microscopy research pursuits.
The role encompasses a range of responsibilities including training, advice and support in Serial Block Face-Scanning Electron Microscopy (SBF-SEM) workflows from sample preparation through to data acquisition and analysis.
About the Job Description
This job description outlines the key aspects of the position, including its primary objectives, required skills and qualifications, benefits and other essential details.
* Job Summary: Provide expert support in electron microscopy research to academic staff, technical staff, students and external stakeholders.
* Main Responsibilities: Train and advise on SBF-SEM workflows, provide data acquisition and analysis support, manage large imaging datasets.
Key Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency, advanced knowledge and technical experience in sample preparation relevant to volume EM, advanced knowledge of SBF-SEM workflows, and extensive experience engaging and supporting diverse research programs.
* Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in electron microscopy
* Advanced knowledge of SBF-SEM workflows
* Extensive experience in managing large imaging datasets
* Demonstrated experience in training and advising others
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to cutting-edge research projects.
* Benefits:
* Opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field of electron microscopy
* Chance to develop expertise in SBF-SEM workflows and data analysis
* Collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional growth
Special Requirements
Please note that this role requires you to meet certain physical requirements and may involve occasional travel and some after-hours work.
* Special Requirements:
* Able to meet physical requirements of the position
* Occasional travel and after-hours work may be required