[3dem] Group leader position in cryo-EM at EMBL.

[John Briggs]

EMBL is looking for a new research group leader in cryo-electron microscopy. Details are below. This is a fantastic opportunity to set up a research group in a vibrant, collaborative, international institute with outstanding resources.
Best,
John

Dr. John Briggs
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Meyerhofstr. 1
69117 Heidelberg
Germany



The Structural and Computational Biology (SCB) Unit at EMBL Heidelberg seeks to recruit an outstanding group leader in cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or electron tomography) to address fundamental questions in molecular or cellular biology.

Imaging from molecules to organisms across different scales and resolution by correlating different technologies is a strong research focus of EMBL with single-particle cryo-electron microscopy, electron tomography and correlative light and electron microscopy playing central roles. The successful candidate is expected to develop an exciting biological or methodological research programme, complementing the existing activities, but also to synergize with and build on other structural biology, computational, chemical and systems biology approaches that are utilised by the SCB Unit. The successful candidate should therefore demonstrate a strong motivation to work in the collaborative and multidisciplinary environment at EMBL.

The SCB Unit EMBL offers access to an outstanding integrated structural biology environment that includes a particularly well equipped cryo-electron microscopy facility housing several high end transmission electron microscopes including by next year two Titan Krios, one Talos Arctica and one Polara microscopes with direct detectors, a full complement of electron microscopy preparation equipment including a focused-ion-beam milling and scanning electron microscope (FIB/ SEM), and high performance computing clusters.

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family friendly working environment. The remuneration package comprise a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation, including your family, and the availability of an excellent child care facility on campus. EMBL is committed to achieving gender balance and strongly encourages applications from women. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs and include a cover letter, CV and a concise description of research interests and future research plans.

Please also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be emailed directly by your referees to references at embl.de at the latest by 6 October 2016. Interviews are planned for 14 to 16 November 2016.

For further information about the position please contact recruitment at embl.org. Further details on Group Leader appointments can be found under www.embl.org/gl_faq.