Assistant Director, Sauer Lab, Center for Biomedical Research Support at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Assistant Director, Sauer Lab, Center for Biomedical Research Support ---- Hiring Department: Center for Biomedical Research Support ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) at The University of Texas at Austin brings together a collaborative network of core facilities and laboratory support services under the Vice President for Research, (OVPR). At a leading public research university recognized as a “Public Ivy,” CBRS connects researchers across campus and beyond with advanced technologies, specialized expertise, and services that support a broad range of scientific disciplines. CBRS seeks an Assistant Director for its Cryo-EM Facility to join this collaborative service community. The position combines scientific expertise, researcher support, and facility leadership, helping investigators with varied research goals and levels of experience access and apply cryo-electron microscopy. As part of the broader CBRS network, the Assistant Director will work alongside colleagues across research cores to connect expertise, support interdisciplinary projects, and meet the evolving needs of the research community. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose The Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL) is a state-of-the-art electron microscopy (EM) facility equipped with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and CryoEM capabilities. Our instruments include a FEI Titan Krios with a Biocontinuum GIF and K3 direct detector, a Thermo-Fisher Glacios with a Falcon IVi detector, and a JEOL 1400 Flash with a ClearView camera and Oxford Instruments Xplore detector, as well as a soon to be deployed Aquilos 2+. SSBL is seeking motivated and collaborative candidates for an assistant director position. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to a high-performance core facility, support cutting-edge structural biology research, and grow professionally within a dynamic, service oriented environment. Responsibilities Continuously monitor performance of microscope and camera systems. Maintain and coordinate service on Cryo-EM, TEM and SEM and ancillary equipment to ensure that the facility and all instruments are in top working condition for high-resolution structural studies. Monitor facilities and ancillary systems for the microscopes, and coordinate service and maintenance as needed. Continuously monitor performance of microscope and camera systems. Assist in planning and maintaining the computing environment needed for data collection and image processing, coordinating with CBRS research computing staff and institutional partners to support facility and user needs. Consult with client labs to assist with planning and execution of experiments Evaluate, supervise, and mentor staff, assisting in their professional growth Operate as a technical resource for colleagues, CBRS administration and the academic community, advising on workflows and equipment choices. Lead community outreach and engagement efforts, including workshops, user meetings, training programs, and scientific events that strengthen connections among users and partner organizations. Lead development and review of service rates and cost-recovery models, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, operational sustainability, and user needs Participate in budget development, financial planning, rate reviews, and cost-recovery analyses to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of facility operations. Required Qualifications Master’s de