The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Staff Scientist.

Applications will be accepted until 5/3/2023.

University of Notre Dame researchers do great things. If you are driven to help researchers increase the size, ambition, and boldness of their research proposals, if you want to provide a stable influence for imaging needs on research programs, if you want to engage with students and other team members, all while utilizing your technical skills as a staff scientist; then the Integrated Imaging Core Facility is for you!
We help the researchers at the University of Notre Dame by providing an integrated suite of sophisticated microscopes and imaging stations that enable expert users to address the most complex modern research problems and, equally important, expert staff, including research specialists to guide the non-expert users. We accelerate research programs by serving as the continuity of knowledge for that research leader, thus making subsequent projects quickly come on line with limited transition or downtime. Sound interesting? Then our team could be the right place for you!
The University of Notre Dame is looking for a staff scientist to support the growing requests for specialized histological services in its Integrated Imaging Facility (NDIIF).
The NDIIF is a committed, fast-moving group of skilled researchers that work closely with Notre Dame faculty and staff on research projects across a wide range of disciplines. As a member of this team, the staff scientist will have the opportunity to help shape the growth of the facility. This position is well suited for a skillful, independent individual with experience and a passion for research and development.
Primary duties include:

• Develop and execute a suite of standard services applicable to light and electron microscopy that are offered for a fee to researchers on/off campus. These include, but may not be limited to histochemical and immunohistochemical techniques for light and electron microscopy, multiplex-labeling of slides for light microscopy, preparation of slides for genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, sample clearing techniques for Light Sheet Microscopy, sample preparation for scanning electron microscopy, and various protocols for transmission electron microscopy applications.
• Interact with the NDIIF teams and the requesting researcher to suggest the most relevant protocol for sample preparation.
• Train and monitor research students and team members to conduct traditional sample sectioning and staining techniques independently.
• Work alongside the NDIIF staff to conduct a small but regular list of administrative duties which may include usage reporting, annual supply and asset inventory, risk management and safety inspections, and contract management for new and existing users/vendors.
• Share successful sample preparation stories through the NDIIF website and social media. Generate and conduct an annual NDIIF user satisfaction survey. Communicate with users through email listservs. Represent the NDIIF at outreach events such as the Core Facility Fair and the Undergraduate Fair. Assist with NDIIF facility tours for various guests including faculty candidates and graduate student recruits.

Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.




Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Life/Physical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering and 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.Proven experience with manual and automated histochemical and electron microscopy techniques and sample preparation protocols.Strong problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent time management skills.Ability to communicate with a diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, multi-omics, biochemistry, organoid development, or tissue culture protocols is preferred.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23916. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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