Grant Funded--Research Associate I/CryoEM Specialist/Trainer

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded--Research Associate I/CryoEM Specialist/Trainer at Belmont University.

Employment Type	Staff
Internal Job Category	Exempt (Staff) Full-Time
Department	College of Medicine
Hours	37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:	The Davis Lab at Belmont University seeks a Cryo-Electron Microscopy (CryoEM) Specialist / Training Scientist to support training and workforce development activities through an NIH-funded Belmont–SBGrid/Harvard Medical College collaboration. This position is intended for an early-career structural biologist with hands-on cryoEM experience who is enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, and contributing to research-integrated training programs. *This position is funded in whole or in part by a grant. Employment is subject to the continued availability of grant funding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.* Primary position responsibilities: Training & Education Develop, update, and maintain hands-on cryoEM and structural biology tutorials, including sample preparation concepts, data collection strategies, image processing, model building, and validation. Design and deliver in-person and virtual workshops in cryoEM and related structural biology methods. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to trainees (students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty) participating in NIH-funded programs. Create and curate training materials (protocols, example datasets, slide decks, and documentation). Research & Scholarly Activities Participate in collaborative structural biology research projects with Belmont faculty and external partners (Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University). Apply cryoEM and computational structural biology methods to ongoing research efforts. Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations arising from collaborative work. Programmatic & Collaborative Activities Coordinate with faculty and external partners to ensure training content reflects current best practices in cryoEM and structural biology. Assist with evaluation of training outcomes and continuous improvement of program activities. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications:	Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character; Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations. Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project. Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives. Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education	Doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and/or Chemistry is required.

Required Experience	Entry level experience in structural biology, biophysics, and/or computational biology is required. 1-3 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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