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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Facility Director - CryoEM & Nanoimaging Facility - Assistant Research Professor
Department
Quantitative Biomedicine Inst
Salary Details
$93,588-$117,000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The scientist will lead the Rutgers CryoEM & Nanoimaging Facility (RCNF), a regional core facility providing access to techniques such as single-particle analysis, cryo-electron tomography, cryo-focused ion beam micromachining, cryo-scanning electron microscopy, correlative light and electron microscopy studies, and microelectron diffraction supporting intramural, academic, and industrial researchers. The RCNF is a pillar of Rutgers' excellence in structural and cellular biology, supporting significant discoveries in the fields of antimicrobial development, neurodegeneration, gene expression, quorum sensing, viral pathogen discovery, and protein engineering. The RCNF is co-located in the Proteomics building with the RCSB Protein Data Bank, with other biomolecular core facilities, and with computational and "wet-lab" faculty who foster a culture of excellence in structural biology at Rutgers.
The scientist will supervise and manage facility staff and oversee the facility's instruments, including our flagship "Krios" cryo-transmission electron microscope and other electron microscopes. The scientist is expected to disseminate new or cutting-edge techniques among Rutgers scientists; to lead shared instrumentation grants for new and upgraded equipment; to consult and advise users on experimental design; and to skillfully carry out nanoimaging experiments. The scientist will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the RCNF and will participate alongside her/his staff in all aspects of facility operations. The scientist will proactively and responsively communicate with the facility faculty advisory committee, advisory committees for individual instruments or projects, and key users to facilitate success across the university and beyond. This post will report to the Rutgers-New Brunswick Office for Research.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
26FA0562
Posting Open Date
05/05/2026
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a doctoral degree in a related field. Requires at least 5 years' experience in cryo-electron microscopy.
Requires prior peer-reviewed publication in the field of cryo-electron microscopy.
Certifications/Licenses
N/A
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires a doctoral degree in a related field, at least 5 years' experience in cryo-electron microscopy, prior peer-reviewed publication in the field of cryo-electron microscopy, and experience supervising or mentoring other scientists.
Experience with electron microscope service and repair is desirable.
Requires the ability to perform all experimental techniques required to use an electron microscope independently, including advanced techniques.
Experience with high-performance computing, data management, and shell scripting is required.
Must have expertise in two or more of: cryo-electron tomography, specialized grid preparation, ion microscopy, atomic-resolution reconstruction, or correlative light/electron microscopies.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Laboratory equipment routinely used includes transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, focused ion beam microscopes, optical microscopes, plunge-freezers, high-pressure freezers, glow dischargers, electron beam deposition instruments, centrifuges, and incubators.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The researcher must have good eyesight to interpret faint images, and must possess sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate small, fragile electron microscopy grids under liquid nitrogen.
The work will be conducted indoors in an office-type environment (50%) & a chemical/biological laboratory environment (50%).
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/273784
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
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Immunization Requirements
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