[3dem] CryoEM Staff Scientist Position at Janelia Research Campus

[Yan, Rui]

Summary:

The HHMI CryoEM Shared Resource at Janelia Research Campus is a world class shared cryoEM facility with a large and diverse user base. It serves the entire HHMI community for cutting-edge research in structural biology and cell biology. The facility currently hosts three highly configured Titan Krios microscopes, an Aquilos2 cryo FIBSEM, screening microscopes and multiple cryo grids preparation equipment.

The main function of the facility is 1) high-throughput high quality data collection on user-provided ready-to-image cryo grids utilizing either single particle or cryo electron tomography; 2) use the cryo FIBSEM system to thin down thick samples for cryoEM imaging; 3) collaborate with labs to cover portions or the entire cryoEM workflow from sample calibration, negative stain EM,  cryo grids preparation/screening all the way to high resolution 3D electron density map generation; 4) implement and test new methods or new protocol to better help users.

The facility is now seeking candidates to fill a CryoEM staff scientist position.

Responsibilities:

  *   Help maintain and operate various equipment from sample preparation system to Krios microscopes

  *   Communicate frequently with users to plan and execute experiments

  *   Work directly and closely with users to generate high quality data on user-provided cryo grids

  *   Troubleshooting hardware and software issues and problems

  *   Properly handle various samples

  *   Help maintain and transfer data

  *   Help train users and/or new employees

  *   Take a leading role in collaboration projects from sample preparation to data collection and image processing

  *   Participate in or initiate method developments, testing and implementation of new protocols

Qualifications:

  *   PhD degree in a related field

  *   Experiences in cryo electron microscopy or structural biology is preferred.

  *   Experiences in biochemistry, protein purification and cell culture is a plus

  *   Good team player, enjoying an open, collaborative and mutually respecting team environment

  *   Motivated to learn new tools/technologies and to take on new challenges

  *   Willing to develop/test new methods/techniques

  *   Good communication skills and enjoy interacting with various users/collaborators

  *   Good knowledge and practical skills with computers and networks

Application link:
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Summary: The HHMI CryoEM Shared Resource at Janelia Research Campus is a world class shared cryoEM facility with a large and diverse user base. It serves the entire HHMI community for cutting-edge ...
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Rui Yan
CryoEM Staff Scientist
Janelia Research Campus
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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