[3dem] Position 1 for experienced scientist/engineer in electron microscopy

[Briggs, John]

Position for experienced scientist or engineer in electron microscopy
We are looking for an expert in transmission electron microscopy with a strong technical background, who is interested in a varied and exciting position that combines: research and methods development in cryo-electron microscopy and tomography; supporting, training and collaborating with other scientists; taking responsibility for state-of-the-art electron microscopy infrastructure.
The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry has a vibrant community of electron microscopists that develops and uses novel cryo-electron microscopy, tomography, and FIB-SEM methods and that works closely with industrial partners. The institute has a rich history of successful hardware and software development in this area and currently operates a large fleet of TFS electron microscopes including four Titan Krios, an Arctica, two Glacios, an Arctis plasma-FIB and two Aquilos FIB-SEMs. These microscopes are operated in a coordinated manner in two pools: the facility pool that provides service and support to biologists performing cryo-EM is run by two dedicated facility staff; the research and development pool (with which this position is associated) is managed by the research groups of John Briggs and Juergen Plitzko, and is used for technology development and state-of-the-art applications. Within the Briggs and Plitzko research groups there are staff with backgrounds including physics, materials sciences, electrical engineering, biochemistry and bioinformatics, providing many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations as well as international cooperation.
In this position you will:

•     Perform scientific research aimed at developing, implementing and optimizing new and improved methods for cryo-electron tomography, microscopy and focussed-ion beam milling.

•     Support and collaborate with other scientists and companies developing and testing new hardware and software for electron microscopy and associated equipment.

•     Support and collaborate with other scientists applying state-of-the-art cryo-electron tomography and related techniques to biological questions.

•     Take responsibility for the electron microscopes in the research and development pool, ensuring that hardware and software runs smoothly and is up-to-date.

•     Optimize and improve departmental workflows for electron microscopy, making suggestions for new approaches or new equipment.

•     Train new members of the research groups in electron microscopy.
The ideal candidate will have a scientific, engineering or technical background, and will have several years of experience in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, preferably cryo electron microscopy, including tomography. They will either have experience working on technical developments in electron microscopy, or will have experience maintaining a facility and supporting other users. The working language is English. Knowledge of German is helpful but not required. Excellent inter-personal skills are required.
The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried is one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology and biomedical research. With approximately 30 scientific departments and research groups and about 750 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society.
The salary level will be according to TVöD (Bund) (public salary scale). The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for extension and long-term employment.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of persons with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified persons, and seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
For further information about the MPIB, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.biochem.mpg.de__;!!Mih3wA!D4sTmn4wKRRm0baMiPCS1gDEqyqZve0rJxcd4CX8rAeV1MH_mlyLzI97Zq03JIpluPvaSUToPzHUG-PbhGwQtTA$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.biochem.mpg.de/__;!!Mih3wA!D4sTmn4wKRRm0baMiPCS1gDEqyqZve0rJxcd4CX8rAeV1MH_mlyLzI97Zq03JIpluPvaSUToPzHUG-PbdxkyHk8$ >. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. John Briggs (briggs at biochem.mpg.de<mailto:briggs at biochem.mpg.de>).
Application deadline August 24th, applications via link here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mpg.de/20676969/position-for-experienced-scientist-or-engineer-in-electron-microscopy__;!!Mih3wA!D4sTmn4wKRRm0baMiPCS1gDEqyqZve0rJxcd4CX8rAeV1MH_mlyLzI97Zq03JIpluPvaSUToPzHUG-Pbp9n0ZE4$ 


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