The University of Memphis
Director, Integrated Microscopy Center
Applications are invited for the Director of the Integrated Microscopy
Center (IMC) at the University of Memphis.  This is a tenure-track
Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Biology.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in cell/molecular biology,
and a solid record of peer-reviewed publications. Preference will be given
to those applicants with a history of an externally-funded research program
and mentoring of M.S./Ph.D. students. We seek candidates with broad
expertise in microscopy, and a commitment to managing a multi-user
laboratory. The anticipated start date is August 2009.
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive state university with an
enrollment of approximately 21,000 students.  The IMC is a fee for service
University wide facility that is also used by the surrounding biomedical
community. The IMC has confocal, light, atomic force and electron
microscopes with ancillary equipment and is staffed by skilled technicians.
The Director will be responsible for a budget of around $250,000 per year
and will supervise a staff of 3-5 people.  The IMC had about 60 users last
academic year. To offset the administrative component of this position, the
teaching load of the Director will be reduced by half. A complete
description can be found on our web site given below.  The Department of
Biology offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biology. There are
approximately 30 faculty, 14 staff, 50 full-time graduate students, and over
700 majors in the department. The department administers the Meeman
Biological Field Station and the Ecological Research Center, and is closely
affiliated with the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Program, and the W.
Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research.
Additional information: IMC information http://www.memphis.edu/microscopy
Departmental information http://biology.memphis.edu University information
http://www.memphis.edu, or contact Diane Mittelmeier (search coordinator)
(901) 678-4469 ([log in to unmask]).
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a
concise description of research and teaching interests and expertise in
microscopy.  Please send the names, phone numbers and email addresses of at
least four references (do not send reference letters) to:
http://workforum.memphis.edu. Closing date for application is November 17,
2008. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University
of Memphis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
IMC Director Search:

Lewis Coons, Ph D, Chair Search Committee, Biology