[3dem] Cryo-EM staff position at Emory University

Wright, Elizabeth R. erwrigh at emory.edu
Sat Jun 20 19:49:24 PDT 2015


Dear Colleagues,


Cryo-EM Staff Position Available In The Robert P. Apkarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core At Emory University


The Robert P. Apkarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core of Emory University seeks an experienced cryo-electron microscopist to assist faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students with cryo-electron microscopy projects.

FACILITY RESOURCES: The facility is equipped with a JEOL JEM-2200FS 200 kV FEG TEM with an in-column energy filter, phase plate system, Direct Electron DE-20 direct detection device, and Gatan 4k x 4k CCD camera; a JEOL JEM-1400 120 kV TEM with Gatan 2k x 2k CCD camera; a Hitachi H-7700 120 kV TEM, two ISI-TopCon DS FEG-SEMs; a Bal-Tec high pressure freezer; a Leica freeze substitution system; a Leica cryo-ultramicrotome; and other ancillary equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in a relevant area of structural biology or biophysics and significant experience in the field of cryo-EM. Qualifications include experience with electron microscopy related laboratory research, experimental design of TEM experiments, cryo-EM for the direct-imaging of biological/soft matter. Familiarity with JEOL microscopes, cryo-EM data collection strategies, and single particle and electron tomography image processing are preferred. In addition, problem solving skills and a proven ability to learn and teach in a multidisciplinary environment, strong attention to detail and good organizational skills are advantageous.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1) Negative stain EM and cryo-EM of biological and soft materials specimens;
2) Image analysis and three-dimensional reconstructions of EM data;
3) Operation of electron microscopes (TEM) and cryogenic instrumentation;
4) Image analysis and three-dimensional reconstructions of electron microscopy data;
5) Interpretation and presentation of two-dimensional averages and three-dimensional volume data and fitting of high-resolution data into electron density maps.

COMPENSATION: Emory University offers competitive compensation and benefits packages covering health insurance, retirement benefits, and savings programs.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Elizabeth R. Wright (erwrigh at emory.edu) and include a CV, statement of accomplishments and electron microscopy skills, research interests, and contact information for three references.

The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.


Regards,

Liz

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Elizabeth R. Wright, PhD
Assistant Professor
Emory University
erwrigh at emory.edu
(404) 727-4665

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