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Research Associate for Biological Specimen Preparation

The Keck Inorganic Signatures of Life Program in collaboration with Quantitative Bioelement Imaging Center (QBIC) and NUANCE Center at Northwestern University have two Keck Fellows and one technical staff openings for applicants with backgrounds in cryo-biological sample preparation, electron microscopy, element specific characterization, and/or oocyte maturation and fertilization.

The Fellows, appointed at a postdoctoral or research assistant staff or professor level, depending on qualifications, will work on a collaborative team with Profs. Dravid, Woodruff and O’Halloran using a variety of S/TEMs including customized Hitachi STEM configured with HAADF, EELS and dual EDS. The technical staff position is primarily for biological sample preparation, especially oocytes, for SEM/TEM.

The position requires a technical degree or diploma in physical/biological sciences/engineering fields & extensive hands-on experience in specimen preparation for biological and soft materials.

Prior knowledge and hands-on experience in electron microscopy and related techniques is highly desirable.