[3dem] EM position in Gothenburg (permanent)

[Markus Grabenbauer]

Dear list members

Here, I forward this announcement for an EM position.

Greetings

Markus


On 11/26/17 3:05 PM, Julia Fernandez-Rodriguez wrote:
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> *Open position: Scientific Officer in advanced Electron microscopy and 
> it's various applications in life science*
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> The National Centre for Cellular Imaging at the Core Facilities, 
> University of Gothenburg, is one of the leading academic imaging 
> facilities in Sweden providing expertise and access to advanced 
> microscopy to the research community, both locally and at other 
> Swedish universities and abroad.
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> *Job description: *
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> The CCI is now looking for an experienced Scientific Officer in 
> advanced Electron microscopy (EM)and it's various applications in life 
> science. The position will involve direct participation in the 
> research projects by performing ultrastructural analysis on various 
> biological specimens including cultured yeast, bacteria, insect and 
> mammalian cells as well as model organisms such as flies, nematodes, 
> fish and rodents. The main tasks for the post holder will include 
> sample preparation (fixation methods, resin embedding, sectioning) 
> imaging (transmission and scanning EM, serial TEM and TEM tomography), 
> advanced molecular mapping techniques (immuno-EM and correlative light 
> and electron microscopy -CLEM),training, maintenance and operations in 
> electron microscopy.
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> The successful candidate will work in the National Centre for Cellular 
> Imaging advanced microscopy facility with 1) educating and training of 
> core facility users to select and apply the appropriate electron 
> microscopy techniques, handling of a wide range of biological 
> specimens and experimental approaches; 2) managing and optimizing the 
> different EM sample preparation workflows, including full cell/tissue 
> processing (chemically and by cryo), sectioning (plastic embedded) and 
> cryo-sectioning. The post holder will also be responsible for 3) 
> operation and maintenance of equipment for the EM sample preparation, 
> including cryo-equipment (high pressure freezing, plunge freezing); 4) 
> giving advice on the design of imaging experiments in order to 
> optimize output and research activities; 5) contributing to the 
> implementation of new innovative EM methods in order to meet with the 
> users’ needs and also participate in the teaching of users and PhD 
> students.
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> *Qualifications and Experience:*
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> We are seeking for an ambitious and service-oriented team player with 
> excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate 
> should be able to work both independently and as part of the CCI team, 
> and enjoy working in an international and highly collaborative and 
> multidisciplinary scientific environment. The suitable candidate 
> should hold a PhD in Medicine or Biology, with at least ten years of 
> research experience in electron microscopy for life sciences. Prior 
> experience of working in a microscopy facility is a plus. Experience 
> in EM preparation techniques, for example high-pressure freezing, 
> freeze substitution, plunge freezing and CLEM is also considered as 
> additional merits. Additional skills in sample preparation for cryo-EM 
> and negative staining would be an advantage. Ideally, the candidate 
> should have knowledge in light microscopy and/or in molecular biology 
> and/or in image processing. The post holder should be willing to 
> expand his/her knowledge in new microscopy techniques and be ready to 
> work in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Ability to manage 
> workload and structure the work with short timelines and good 
> communication skills in English are essential.
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> We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a research background 
> who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills, who 
> has a strong will to aid other researcher in their work, but also the 
> motivation to work independently.
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> *Employment*
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> This is a permanent position, full time, at Core Facilities, 
> Sahlgrenska academy, with a placement at CCI.
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> */It is an on-line application, go to this link: 
> /*http://www.gu.se/omuniversitetet/aktuellt/lediga-jobb/Lediga_anstallningar-detaljsida/?id=1603 
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> *Julia Fernández-Rodríguez, PhD
> Head of the Centre for Cellular Imaging Core Facility*
> Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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> *Visiting address*: Medicinaregatan 7A, Gothenburg
> *Postal address:* Box 435, 405 30, Gothenburg
> *Delivery address: *Medicinaregatan 1G , 413 90 Gothenburg
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> *Telephone:*+46-(0)31-78 6 9719
> *E-mail:*juliafer at cci.sahlgrenska.gu.se 
> <mailto:juliafer at cci.sahlgrenska.gu.se>
> *Web: *http://www.cf.gu.se/english/Centre_for_Cellular_Imaging/
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> Swedish National Microscopy Infrastructure - NMI
> *Web:*http://nmisweden.se/
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> Network of European Bioimage Analysts - NEUBIAS
> *STSM coordinator* - COST Action CA15124
> *Web: *www.neubias.org <http://www.neubias.org>
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