[3dem] Job opportunity at the University of Geneva: EM PLATFORM SPECIALIST

[Paul Guichard]

Dear colleagues,

The Section of Biology in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Geneva is renewing its Electron Microscopy infrastructure to better support the work of current and future groups. The main function of the facility will be to help users in all aspects of the (Cryo-) EM workflow.
To support this facility, we are looking for a

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY PLATFORM SPECIALIST
The specialist will participate in all technical aspects of the facility, including use, maintenance and upkeep of the electron microscopes and associated equipment, support for image processing and some managerial tasks.
He/She will be expected to collaborate with users in specimen preparation (cryo-EM or negative stain), operation of the microscopes and associated equipment, instrument training, experimental design, data processing/analysis/storage, interpretation of results, and updating users on the latest methodologies through familiarity with relevant literature.

REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field and must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cryo-electron microscopy.
He/She must have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently on a wide variety of research projects. A strong background in computation would be a plus.
English is the working language.

ASSIGNMENT: Full-time appointment

STARTING DATE: December 1st, 2018, or as agreed Applications should be submitted on-line through our website: https://jobs.unige.ch Complementary information may be obtained by e-mail (address see below):

Robbie Loewith Robbie.Loewith at unige.ch<mailto:Robbie.Loewith at unige.ch>
Paul Guichard Paul.Guichard at unige.ch<mailto:Paul.Guichard at unige.ch>
Christoph Ruediger Bauer Christoph.Bauer at unige.ch<mailto:Christoph.Bauer at unige.ch>


Best,

Paul Guichard
SNSF Assistant Professor
University of Geneva, Switzerland
http://guichardpaul.wix.com/centriolelab
Phone: +41 22 379 6750

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