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Closing Date:

06/13/2026
Type of Position:Researchers
Job Type:RegularNo
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:COM | Biochemistry - Enemark Lab

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Summary of Job Duties:An Associate Staff Scientist position is available to apply specialized expertise to support the newly established Structural Biology Core at UAMS. The position will support the mission of the Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer (CMIC) COBRE, which is supported by the NIH. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (https://cancer.uams.edu/) has made sizable investments to strengthen structural biology at UAMS and to make it an integral part of its cancer research programs. The WPRCI recently purchased a Glacios cryo-EM to be installed in 2026, which will escalate the impact and opportunities of this research staff position. The successful candidate will apply biomedical research and data science approaches to the Structural Biology Core to perform structure determination by cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography and to make these available to the UAMS research community. This is an exciting opportunity to impact several diverse research projects in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Bioscience or related field, plus four (4) years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in structure determination by X-ray crystallography or Cryo-EM OR Experience in linux system administration.

• Desire to learn crystallography or Cryo-CM.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the CMIC Structural Biology Core and assist collaborating users

• Facilitate successful structure determination by cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and computation for the CMIC and members of the Arkansas INBRE network.

• Assist in collaborating with users based on individual user involvement.

• Assist with or perform crystallization screening and crystal optimization for crystallography studies.

• Harvest and freeze crystals for the collection of X-ray diffraction data.

• Collect diffraction data, perform structure solution, and conduct refinement.

• Prepare and freeze grids for cryo-EM studies.

• Evaluate samples by negative stain and cryo-EM.

• Collect high-resolution cryo-EM data.

• Perform particle selection, classification, structure refinement, coordinate structure determination, and coordinate refinement.

• Develop novel computer tools, including Python scripts, to facilitate and integrate structural research.

• Train students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists in the use of the specialized resources for structural biology.

• Maintain specialized Structural Biology Linux computing systems, including system and software upgrades.

• Work with external vendors to troubleshoot/repair the hardware of the Structural Biology Core.

• Work with other UAMS staff and departments as needed to maintain instrument and computer function, such as network accessibility.

• Ensure compliance with the University, State, and Federal guidelines for the operation of these resources.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting
Benefits Eligible:Yes