Cryogenic Electron Microscopist Support in Bussigny

Cryogenic Electron Microscopist SupportEPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology LausanneLausanne, SwitzerlandMissionThe 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 responsibilitiesAs part of the DCI team, your responsibilities will include:Cryo-EM sample preparationData acquisition for single-particle analysis (SPA) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)On-the-fly and offline data processing, advanced image processingStructure determination and interpretationAs 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.ProfilePh.D. in tructural biology or related field with experience in Cryo-EMAt least one year of hands-on experience in cryo-EM, including instrument operation, facility support, training, data acquisition, data processing and/or cryo-ETExperience with cryo-EM image-processing software such as cryoSPARC, IMOD/eTomo, and ScipionExperience with SPA and/or cryo-ET workflows is desirableGood understanding of cryo-EM data acquisition and processing workflowsExcellent communication skills in an English-speaking environmentStrong motivation to explore new research domainsWe are looking for a person who is:Service-oriented, proactive, and enthusiasticPractical and hands-on, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, service-oriented platformComfortable with change and able to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and workflowsReliable and committed to delivering high-quality results for all types of users and customersCollaborative, with clear communication skills and a constructive team spiritAble to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr