Cryogenic Electron Microscopist Support
EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
Mission
The Cryogenic Electron Microscopist will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized scientific equipment, including one Glacios and three Titan Krios microscopes, within the cryo-EM core facility of the Dubochet Center for Imaging (DCI).
Main duties and responsibilities
As part of the DCI team, your responsibilities will include:
- Cryo-EM sample preparation
- Data acquisition for single-particle analysis (SPA) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)
- On-the-fly and offline data processing, advanced image processing
- Structure determination and interpretation
As a cryo-EM support, you will provide technical and scientific support to researchers from EPFL, UNIL as well as external customers, advising users throughout the different stages of their projects, from experimental planning and data acquisition to image processing and structure determination. You will also contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the DCI cryo-EM platform, helping to ensure a high level of service, reliability and performance for its users.
Profile
Ph.D. in tructural biology or related field with experience in Cryo-EM
At least one year of hands-on experience in cryo-EM, including instrument operation, facility support, training, data acquisition, data processing and/or cryo-ET
Experience with cryo-EM image-processing software such as cryoSPARC, IMOD/eTomo, and Scipion
Experience with SPA and/or cryo-ET workflows is desirable
Good understanding of cryo-EM data acquisition and processing workflows
Excellent communication skills in an English-speaking environment
Strong motivation to explore new research domains
We are looking for a person who is:
- Service-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic
- Practical and hands-on, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, service-oriented platform
- Comfortable with change and able to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and workflows
- Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality results for all types of users and customers
- Collaborative, with clear communication skills and a constructive team spirit
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
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Cryogenic Electron Microscopist Support Arbeitgeber: 1000scholars
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie in Jena bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für PhD-Forscher, die sich mit quantitativen, historischen und archäologischen Stadtforschungen beschäftigen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert das Institut nicht nur die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter, sondern auch ein inklusives und familienfreundliches Arbeitsklima. Die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten zu arbeiten und Teil eines globalen Netzwerks von Wissenschaftlern zu sein, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für engagierte Forscher.
