[3dem] Electron Cryo-Tomography Specialist (m/f/D)

[Carolin Seuring]

Hi everyone,

everyone wants to do more tomography, so do we! 

The Multi-User Facility at CSSB is seeking for an Electron Cryo-Tomography Specialist to support our team.
More information on our facility: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cssb-hamburg.de/facilities/cryo_em/index_eng.html__;!!Mih3wA!RKzKHH9QIcr7SC9IFpgd59RdG2zMtjc476k5i41jdjX4638demjfldJazNYdNPWm2A$ 
The position commences as soon as possible and is permanent.

Your Responsibilities:
80% Research Support and User Training:
• introduce new users to the cryo-light microscope, cryo-FIB-SEM and high-end cryo TEMs
• train users with different levels of experience in the use of microscopes and auxiliary equipment relevant to molecular and cellular electron cryo-tomography and correlative light and electron microscopy
• support and develop advanced tomography data acquisition workflows with SerialEM
• act as expert hub and assist in trouble-shooting the sample preparation for cryo-tomography (cell cultures/complex specimens (organoids…)/crystals)
• work with our computing scientist to ensure a seamless interface between data collection and basic data processing of tomography and CLEM data
• We expect that you engage in collaborative research project to push the limits of cryoEM!

20% Microscope Support/Technical improvements
• support ongoing research and technology developments
• manage and operate the cryoEM instruments and associated equipment, this includes first-fault diagnosis, and maintenance work, as well as coordination of repairs with microscope supplier’s service engineers
• set-up, maintenance, alignment and calibration of the electron microscopes and associated sample preparation equipment to high standards

You will also participate in the organization and teaching of courses in electron microscopy.

Requirements:
• a university degree (Master, or equivalent) in Science in structural biology or physics, or any associated field, preferably with a Ph.D.

Required skills and personal qualities:
• several years of experience in electron cryo-tomography (hardware and software), image processing and sample preparation
• basic cell biology skills
• strong motivation to work as part of a team and to train and support users
• a demonstrated publication record in tomography
• an understanding of electron optics and vacuum systems
• ability to proactively organize maintenance work
• attention to detail
• a desire to learn, and a willingness to share knowledge
• fluency in English, German (at least B1+) would be desirable

For the full reference to the position and more details on how to apply, please visit:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uni-hamburg.de/uhh/stellenangebote/technisches-bibliotheks-und-verwaltungspersonal/technik-und-service-und-sonstiges/20-11-20-tvp-602-8-en.pdf__;!!Mih3wA!RKzKHH9QIcr7SC9IFpgd59RdG2zMtjc476k5i41jdjX4638demjfldJazNbUrS9Rlw$ 

Cheers,
Carolin