[3dem] Cryo-EM Technical & Computational Staff Scientist Positions at Johns Hopkins

Tue Mar 29 17:26:33 PDT 2022

Hi All,

We are recruiting two staff scientists (one technical staff and one computational staff) to support our rapidly growing cryo-EM center at Johns Hopkins Medicine (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cryoem.jhmi.edu_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=DulP1DfB_h2ayYEuaP85oabLVzc4Fpxk5ZrqCCRobVk6-xaMQcDaO-PF-jorbYwE&s=frYgA741P03TT8juE9MikQyXf_go_RMW3IKp7VTFg7A&e= ). The scientists will be part of a vibrant, highly collaborative environment. If you are interested, you can find the information about the positions below, or if you know anyone interested, please direct them to our job ads. If you have any questions, please reach out via email to myself (twomey at jhmi.edu<mailto:twomey at jhmi.edu>) or Prof. James Berger (jmberger at jhmi.edu<mailto:jmberger at jhmi.edu>).

Thanks,

Ed

Cryo-EM Specialist

The Beckman Center for Cryo-EM at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland seeks a Cryo-EM Specialist (Research Analyst) with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) experience to assist with center operations. The Beckman Center houses state of the art TEM instrumentation and support infrastructure including the Titan Krios equipped with a Falcon IV direct electron detector and Selectris energy filter & phase plate, a Glacios (to be installed early 2022) equipped with a K3 direct detector and fast Ceta camera, and an Aquilos II cryo-CLEM/FIB-SEM (to be installed in late 2022).
The cryo EM specialist will work under the guidance of the Operations Director, Dr. Duncan Sousa. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  *   Assisting users with sample and grid preparation for cryo-EM analysis
  *   Day-to-day instrument operation, including image acquisition and microscope maintenance.
  *   Providing user support for image processing and for structure analysis, model building, and validation
  *   Software maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

  *   Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. Degree in a relevant field.
  *   Must have 4 years of hands-on experience in cryo-electron microscopy, including biological sample preparation, image processing, and structure modeling.
  *   PhD with related research, may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. *
OR

  *   Master’s Degree in a related science.
  *   Must have 6 years’ experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  *   The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to effectively work with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students from a variety of scientific and cultural backgrounds.

Johns Hopkins offers outstanding benefits, including retirement, low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance, and college tuition remission for dependents.

Applicants should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary (< 1 page) describing their relevant research experience in cryoEM, and names and contact information for three references to https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.jhu.edu_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=DulP1DfB_h2ayYEuaP85oabLVzc4Fpxk5ZrqCCRobVk6-xaMQcDaO-PF-jorbYwE&s=Y9hwcO-kk61NGmxp-VDP3VymaGEjCV0943WXvvJINiw&e=  (please reference requisition 72999). Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and the nature of the appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Any questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. James Berger (jmberger at jhmi.edu<mailto:jmberger at jhmi.edu>) or Prof. Edward Twomey (twomey at jhmi.edu<mailto:twomey at jhmi.edu>).

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

 * JHU Equivalency Formula:  18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.  Additional related experience may substitute for the required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

** Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Cryo-EM Computational Specialist

The Department of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry and the Beckman Center for Cryo-EM at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seek a Cyro-EM Computational Specialist  with experience in cryo-electron microscopy data processing and Linux systems. The Cryo-EM Computational Specialist will work under the guidance of the Beckman Center Operations Director, Dr. Duncan Sousa.

Applicants should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary (< 1 page) describing their relevant research experience in cryoEM, and names and contact information for three references to https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.jhu.edu_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=DulP1DfB_h2ayYEuaP85oabLVzc4Fpxk5ZrqCCRobVk6-xaMQcDaO-PF-jorbYwE&s=Y9hwcO-kk61NGmxp-VDP3VymaGEjCV0943WXvvJINiw&e=  (please reference requisition 72998). Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and the nature of the appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Questions about the position may be addressed to Prof. James Berger (jmberger at jhmi.edu<mailto:jmberger at jhmi.edu>) or or Prof. Edward Twomey (twomey at jhmi.edu<mailto:twomey at jhmi.edu>).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  *   Maintenance of computer and networking hardware and software (mostly Linux and Windows, and cryo-EM/ET software).
  *   Setup of future hardware and software as the research technology is upgraded.
  *   Assisting users with general computer issues (computer crashes, network problems, etc.)
  *   Providing user support for data collection software, image processing, map improvement, structure analysis, model building, and validation.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

  *   Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. Degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of hands-on experience in cryo-electron microscopy, including image processing and structure modeling, and strong skills in managing Linux systems.
  *   PhD with related research may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Or

  *   Master’s Degree in a related science plus 6 years experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.  For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

** Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Special Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

  *   The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students from a variety of scientific and cultural backgrounds.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

Edward C. Twomey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry
The Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Co-Director
Beckman Center for Cryo-EM at Johns Hopkins

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