Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory

Job Title
Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Cell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Assistant Research Scientist supports research conducted through the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) by applying expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responsibilities include supporting research projects utilizing MINFLUX and Luminosa microscopy systems, assisting with experimental design and sample preparation, and providing scientific guidance to facility users.

What you need to know

This position will begin early 2027 and the position will close on December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

MINFLUX Research

- Collects super-resolution imaging and dynamics data using a MINFLUX 3D microscope to address scientific questions of Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) facility users
- Evaluates and assists in the development of experimental strategies and imaging approaches to support research objectives and scientific investigations.
- Provides expertise in sample preparation and advanced microscopy methodologies to support successful project outcomes.
- Utilizes facility software and analytical tools to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize imaging data and research results.
- Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and other facility users on microscopy-based research projects and contributes scientific expertise related to advanced imaging technologies.

Mentoring and Training

- Provides guidance, training, and scientific consultation to faculty, staff, students, and facility users regarding microscopy techniques, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
- Assists users in developing proficiency with advanced microscopy instrumentation and analytical approaches to support their research programs

Luminosa Data Acquisition

- Provides occasional support for data acquisition on a Luminosa confocal microscope within the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML). This effort serves as backup support for the Facility Manager, who has primary responsibility for the instrument.
- Assists facility users with imaging studies conducted on the Luminosa microscope and supports data acquisition and interpretation as needed.

Presentations and Scholarly Contributions

- Contributes to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly products resulting from collaborative research activities.
- Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical content for research proposals and sponsored research activities involving advanced microscopy applications.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

- PhD in relevant field
- Single molecule and pointillistic super-resolution imaging experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Expertise with MINFLUX Microscopy
- A strong background and training in quantitative biology
- Experience and/or interest particle tracking and image analysis
- PhD emphasis ranging from physics to cell biology.
- A strong skillset/background in biochemical and biophysical methods and approaches
- Comfortable working with a range of programming, computational, and analysis tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others on a range of scientific projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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