March 17, 2014 Vacancy Announcement Vacancy ID # 140136 Title ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST Employing Department Office of Biotechnology Appointment Conditions Term, Full Time, Appointment Ending 3 years from start date with possibility of renewal Proposed Start Date June 1, 2014
Job Description Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Associate Scientist who will serve as the chief scientist and manager of the Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography Facility (http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/facilities/XRAY/xray.html). The role of this position is to conduct research and facilitate/enable use of macromolecular X-ray crystallographic techniques in a diverse range of ISU research projects and to be responsible for providing vision and leadership of the state-of-the-art facility. The person selected for this position will serve as a campus-wide research expert in crystallography and X-ray analysis and must be able to participate and facilitate in securing of external grants for future research, as well as investments in related instrumentation. The person in the position will collaborate with investigators in numerous departments, colleges, and research centers on various projects, including writing research grants and manuscripts and supervising graduate students and research staff. Additionally, this position will be responsible for securing time at synchrotron facilities and for organizing trips to synchrotron resources for data collection. The individual in this position is responsible for equipment maintenance and administration of the facility and for supervising and training facility users. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or related field and 5 years related experience, OR Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or related field and 2 years related experience. Experience must include macromolecular X-ray crystallography. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. with post-doctoral training in macromolecular X-ray crystallography. Research project management experience. Experience in solving crystal structures. Demonstrated success in grant submission and securing of funds. Proven publications record in scientific journals/publications. Salary Minimum $56,898; commensurate with qualifications Special Conditions The ensure consideration date has been extended. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please click on https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=453775 and "Apply for this Vacancy" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to answer screening questions and to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact information for three references To ensure consideration, submit application by 04-22-2014 Teri Peterson Administrative Specialist III Office of Biotechnology 1210 Molecular Biology Building Ph: 515/294-4779 Fax: 515/294-7629 email: tlpet...@iastate.edu Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-F
