Associate Staff Scientist

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Closing Date:

03/12/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture

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:

CI | Cancer Institute

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (WPRCI) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock is seeking a manager for a newly founded Cryo-EM Facility. This facility will be equipped with a 200kV Glacios TEM, Falcon 4i direct electron detector, Selectris X Energy Filter, and auxiliary instrumentation for single particle sample preparation including vitrification devices (e.g., Vitrobot and Leica GP2). The successful candidate will be responsible for daily operations, cryo-EM sample vitrification, data collection and on-the-fly processing, and interaction with and training of users. Users will be from UAMS and institutions in Arkansas and the surrounding states.

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.

All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to make informed decisions.
We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes and wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in physics, biophysics, or structural biology

• Four (4+) years (Associate Scientist) or

• Seven (7+) years (Principal Scientist) of relevant experience including significant project management experience, personnel supervision and editorial and scientific contributions to grants.

• Record of expertise in cryo-EM-based structural biology research founded on publications

• Technical skills in cryo-EM sample vitrification, data acquisition, data processing and data analysis

• Communication skills (oral and written)

• Interpersonal skills to enable interacting and training others

• Desire to make the cryo-EM Facility at UAMS a successful enterprise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

The candidate should be a motivated and collaborative individual with the following qualifications: 
•    Management responsibilities for a multi-user research facility
•    Experience with cryo-TEM routine calibration and maintenance
•    Experience with routine maintenance of accessory equipment
•    Expertise with data collection and processing software for single particle analysis, including Cryosparc and Relion
•    Experience in training students and staff in all aspects of practical cryo-EM single particle analysis
•    Strong communication and organization skills to enable collaboration with faculty, students, staff, vendors, and service engineers
•    Keep accurate and clear records to help writing of manuscripts and center-related grant proposals as needed
•    Keep up with scientific literature relevant to new instrumentation, data processing, specimen preparation and imaging techniques.

Must have experience in:

•    Cryo-EM instruments management
•    Cryo-EM facility resource management
•    Vitrification
•    Data collection and processing
•    User training

May perform other duties as assigned.
 

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, No Background Check Required

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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes