Director of Scientific Research, Single-molecule Imaging Center

Overview

The Department of Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking to hire a Director of the Single-Molecule Imaging Center (SMC) to lead an interdisciplinary team, whose backgrounds span computer science, engineering, applied math, biophysics and biology, to advance the frontiers of single-molecule research while also implementing focused strategies to work with non-experts seeking to incorporate single-molecule methods into their discovery pipeline.

At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we provide world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, extraordinary support, and a collaborative environment where science translates into survival for the children we serve. The successful candidate will guide collaborators to achieve single-molecule resolution across clinically important biological systems while developing accessible technologies for a broad user base.

Responsibilities

• Direct Center activity on a day-to-day basis to ensure staff are efficiently tasked, instruments are properly functioning and data is appropriately managed.
• Lead the planning and implementation of experimental strategies and next generation instruments to ensure the Center stays at the technological frontier.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of software tools for instrument control, data analysis, and project management, pursuing continued technical advances while ensuring seamless operations.
• Lead high-impact collaborations with laboratories at St Jude to leverage single-molecule methods for investigations of diverse biological systems with scientists who may not have previous experience.
• Lead internal projects that advance state-of-the-art methods, including the design of new instrumentation that implements innovations in surface chemistry, fluorophore engineering, optical treatments, microfluidic strategies, camera technologies, software developments, and algorithms for robust analyses.
• Establish policies and procedures for users and staff to maximize the productivity of Center resources and keep the instruments performing optimally.
• Serve as manager for SMC staff members with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Participate in seminars and conferences to present research findings, stay up-to-date on scientific research and emerging imaging technologies, disseminate knowledge about single-molecule methods and quantitation, and recruit talent to the SMC and St. Jude.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and/or Training
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Minimum Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a relevant technical field (industry or academia) is required with a Bachelor's degree.
  • 8+ years of experience in a relevant technical field is required with a Master’s degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant technical field is required with a Ph.D.
  • Significant experience in a research functional area with experience managing mid-large teams in a leadership capacity, with focus on both objective achievement and skill-building.
  • Experience leading large-scale projects/processes through to implementation is preferred.
  • Experience with operational management, budget planning, and stakeholder/resource management is preferred.
  • Prior experience in building external connections with peers, emerging technology communities, and expert networks is preferred.
  • Experience driving research objectives across the area through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is preferred.
  • Proven performance in an earlier or comparable role.
• Desired Experience
  • Ph.D. in physical sciences (physics, biology, computer science, etc.) with 10 years post-graduate experience.
  • Strong publication record demonstrating the power of single-molecule research to solve important questions in biology and/or medicine.
  • Experience building and maintaining custom single-molecule platforms.
  • Software engineering experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and C++. Experience with version control and issue tracking with GitHub.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $125,840 - $238,160 per year for the role of Director of Scientific Research, Single-molecule Imaging Center. This estimate is provided to comply with pay transparency laws and may be adjusted based on experience and other factors.

Benefits include medical and prescription drug plans, dental, vision, retirement, wellness programs, time off, educational benefits, family-friendly benefits, and other programs. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Location

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

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