FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Research faculty engage in, are responsible for, manage, and/or execute significant areas of research or scholarship. They may serve as principal or co-principal investigators on grants or contracts, manage postdoctoral fellows and their research projects or supervise graduate or undergraduate student research. Research Faculty hold full-time, non-tenure track positions. While they may participate in instructional programs, such as lectures or demonstrations, they are not assigned regular teaching duties.
The City University of New York's newest facility, the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) builds on the success of the University's rich past, and the determination to become a national leader in visionary scientific research in the future. With a focus in the fields of Nanoscience, Photonics, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, and Environmental Sciences, the ASRC will operate as a nucleus of a University-wide science enterprise, fostering the development of an integrated research network that brings together faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows from CUNY's colleges across the five boroughs. This state-of-the-art, world class facility will house a staff of elite scientists and leaders who will seek to break down the walls between disparate but increasingly inter-related disciplines of applied science. To learn more about the ASRC visit www.asrc.cuny.edu.
The new facility will house: a Zeiss LSM 880 Confocal microscopes, equipped with two photon to allow deep observation of tissues such as live mouse brain through the thinned skull window. This two photon laser will also enable the performance of laser ablation of target cells in culture and in live animals. The second Confocal microscope will be equipped with incubation chamber monitored with proper temperature and O2/CO2 level to enable live imaging of cell or tissue cultures over prolonged periods. The facility will also be equipped with advanced imaging software such as Imaris for 3D and 4D visualization and reconstruction. All of these instruments will enable cutting-edge research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. In addition to these instruments, the facility will house a Seahorse XF Analyzer which utilize patented transient microchambers to enable sensitive, precise, and non-destructive measurements of metabolism and respiration in live cells.
Reporting to the Director of Neuroscience Initiative at the ASRC, the Live Imaging Facility Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of a new, state of art imaging facility. Duties include the development and provision of training in addition to assisting internal and external users. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in collaborative research in the scientific areas supported at the ASRC, and will be encouraged to develop and drive an independent research program in advanced live imaging microscopy and its uses in modern scientific research.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
* Oversee activities within the facility, particularly the operation and maintenance highly-specialized instrumentation. Produce training manuals and maintain Standard Operating Procedures. Supervise the storage and backup of research data acquired at the facility.
* Consult with prospective users (faculty, fellows and students) on appropriate methodologies to accomplish their research goals.
* Train internal and external users with varying degrees of experience in experimental design, sample preparation, imaging acquisition and data interpretation.
* Implement projects and deliver results in a timely manner.
* Manage booking, access, and finances to the facility; interacts with financial services and accounting department to develop rates and manage billing/invoicing.
* Work collaboratively as a unified team with CUNY faculties for grant proposals, presentations and publications.
* Organize regular users meetings.
* Recruit additional supporting staff.
Scientific Goals
* Design and conduct experiments, and lead the group in stabilizing protocols to build a competitive and attractive facility portfolio.
* Actively participate in the collaborative research within the ASRC and drive innovative research in area of imaging.
* Identify, test, and (if warranted) implement new functional capabilities of existing equipment.
* Perform microscopy and data analysis for external users, including reporting of results.
* Keep and maintain accurate and detailed records of all research and experiments performed.
* Contribute to strategic planning activities for extension or updates of the facility with the Director of the Neuroscience Initiative.
* Contribute to dissemination of group's findings through seminars and publications.
* Collaborate and interact with peers within and outside of ASRC and the CUNY system. Assist in manuscript preparation and review as requested.
* Actively seek new collaborative projects and recruit potential users within the CUNY system and externally.
* Attend and present data at internal and external meetings and conferences.
* Prepare substantial portions of grant applications as requested.
* Serve as co-investigator on faculty-led federal grants if needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in area(s) of expertise or equivalent. Also required are success in carrying out research and ability to advise and/or oversee the direct work of others.
The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred skills:
* At least eight years research experience in neuroscience and cell biology studying both neural development and neurological diseases involving neuron and glial cells.
* Excellent publication track record in the area of neuroscience.
* Extensive laboratory research experience using con-focal microscope, and two photon microscope in live animals.
* Experienced in live imaging of tissue cultures and 3D imaging software.
* Experienced in microscope maintenance, implementation of relevant upgrades and improvements and liaising with suppliers.
* Excellent problem solving skills and a proven ability to learn and teach in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Highly motivated with an ability to work independently or in teams.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of web programming for the maintenance of website.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and résumé online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action;=A&JobOpeningId;=15546&SiteId;=1&PostingSeq;=1
CLOSING DATE
September 27, 2016
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
*Location:* Central Office
*Job Title:* Live Imaging Facilities Manager – Research Assistant Professor
*Job ID:* 15546
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular