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What does a Microscopy Imaging Core Director do?

A Microscopy Imaging Core Director oversees the daily operations of a microscopy core facility, which provides advanced imaging services and support to researchers. Their responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, developing imaging protocols, training users, and ensuring the facility stays up to date with new technologies. They also handle budgeting, grant writing, and collaboration with research teams to help achieve high-quality imaging results. The Director plays a vital role in facilitating scientific discoveries by ensuring access to state-of-the-art microscopy resources.

How does the Microscopy Imaging Core Director collaborate with research teams to support their imaging needs?

As a Microscopy Imaging Core Director, you play a vital role in partnering with diverse research groups by providing technical expertise, training, and consultation on experimental design and imaging techniques. You will regularly meet with principal investigators and lab members to discuss project goals, recommend appropriate instrumentation, and troubleshoot imaging challenges. Additionally, you oversee the scheduling, maintenance, and optimization of core facility equipment, ensuring that users have reliable access to state-of-the-art resources and guidance throughout their experiments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Microscopy Imaging Core Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Microscopy Imaging Core Director, you need advanced knowledge of microscopy techniques, image analysis, and a relevant scientific degree (often a PhD) in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with imaging platforms (such as confocal, super-resolution, and electron microscopes), image processing software, and laboratory management systems is typically required. Leadership, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills help manage team members, collaborate with researchers, and oversee facility operations. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality research support, efficient lab management, and effective training for users.

What is the difference between Microscopy Imaging Core Director vs Microscopy Facility Manager?

AspectMicroscopy Imaging Core DirectorMicroscopy Facility Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD or equivalent), specialized microscopy certificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree, relevant experience in microscopy management
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, academic labs, overseeing core microscopy facilitiesOperational management of microscopy facilities, staff supervision
ResponsibilitiesLeading microscopy research projects, setting strategic direction, managing staffMaintaining equipment, scheduling, user support, facility operations

The Microscopy Imaging Core Director typically holds advanced degrees and leads research initiatives within microscopy cores, focusing on strategic and scientific leadership. In contrast, the Microscopy Facility Manager handles daily operations, equipment maintenance, and user support. Both roles are essential in microscopy facilities but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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Job description

Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III
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Hiring Department:
Department of Neuroscience
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Sep 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Ressl Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin is looking for an experienced and highly organized Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III to serve as a central scientific and operational anchor of the lab. Join us to investigate how synapses are built and maintained at the molecular level, focusing on the structure and function of the protein complexes that organize synaptic connections.
Building on recent data and funded grants, you will help expand this work toward biomarker discovery of synapse health relevant to memory & learning, aging, neurodegeneration, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. This direction connects our structural and biochemical foundation to translational questions about how the brain changes with age and disease, and how early synaptic changes might be detected or targeted.
Looking for a self-directed scientist who can advance professional-level research with minimal oversight while helping keep the lab running smoothly. Working directly with the Principal Investigator, you will handle eukaryotic cell culture and cell-line development, protein expression and purification, biochemical/biophysical characterization, and electron microscopy imaging and analysis. There will be opportunity for scientific autonomy, a collegial and respectful working environment, mentorship and continuing-education support, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to discoveries.
The position will be full-time and benefits eligible. Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Purpose
Provide research support and operational lab support.
Responsibilities
Research:
  • Tissue culture laboratory experiments, including establishing and maintaining cell lines, and eukaryotic protein expression (BSL-2)
  • Protein purification and biochemical/biophysical characterization of protein complexes
  • Electron microscopy imaging and associated data analysis

Laboratory operations and management:
  • Laboratory operations and management, including reagent and supply ordering, inventory, safety-protocol compliance, and some training and/or oversight of undergraduate researchers

Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related research experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields and a minimum of four (4) years of related research experience
  • Demonstrated experience in eukaryotic cell culture (BSL-2), including establishing and maintaining cell lines
  • Experience with eukaryotic protein expression and protein purification
  • Experience with biochemical and/or biophysical protein characterization
  • Experience with electron microscopy imaging and associated image/data analysis
  • Strong laboratory organization, record-keeping, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to exercise sound scientific judgment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a dependable, collaborative team member

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience various types of tissue and protein sample preparation for electron and fluorescence microscopy and respective image analysis workflows
  • Experience with virus-driven eukaryotic expression systems
  • Prior experience training or supervising undergraduate researchers
  • Prior laboratory-management or laboratory-coordination experience
  • Proficiency with electron microscopy data-analysis software and electronic laboratory notebooks

Salary
$55,000+ depending on experience
Working Conditions
  • May work around chemical fumes
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around biohazards
  • May work around chemicals
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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