Scientific Project Manager - Optical Brain Reconstruction, Drosophila

Job Summary: Janelia is the ideal place to develop and implement cutting-edge tools and techniques to further our understanding of brain structure and neuroanatomy in Drosophila. Janelia scientists have developed and implemented important genetic and imaging tools that will allow them to produce an accurate representation of fly neuroanatomy, at the best resolution possible using optical imaging. The project will require management of technical resources for high throughput dissection, sample preparation, imaging, and analysis. Principal Responsibilities: The Scientific Project Manager will be responsible for guiding the operations of the project (in collaboration with Janelia scientists, staff, and visitors), and will identify, manage, and direct the specific tasks required to ensure overall progress toward project goals. The Scientific Project Manager will participate in the setting of the overall scientific goals for the project. The Scientific Project Manager must have a strong working knowledge of the scientific areas addressed by the project, as well as be an effective project manager, communicator, and team leader. The Manager will serve as the principal advocate and point person for the project, ensuring that project resource needs are met, and that progress is consistently achieved. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or Physics, with a strong background in confocal imaging. Working understanding of the neuroanatomy of the adult fruit fly and expertise in sample preparation preferred. Additional Information: Please include a cover letter and three references with your resume. Please include the job title in the subject line. To Apply To apply for this position, please email or send your resume to: JFRC Jobs Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus 19700 Helix Drive Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Fax: 571-209-4079 E-mail: jfrcjobs@janelia.hhmi.org