[3dem] Two open positions in electron microscopy

[Briggs, John]

We have two open positions in the Department of Cell and Virus Structure/CryoEM Technology to work with John Briggs and Juergen Plitzko

Position 1: Research scientist, postdoc or engineer in electron microscopy

We are looking for a scientist or engineer with a strong technical background in transmission electron microscopy, who is interested in performing research in methods and technology for cryo-electron microscopy and tomography.

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. A subset of these microscopes are assigned to technology development and state-of-the-art applications, and are managed by the research groups of John Briggs and Juergen Plitzko. These groups include 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 and workflows for cryo-electron tomography, microscopy and focussed-ion beam milling.

·     Collaborate with other scientists and companies developing and testing new hardware and software for electron microscopy and associated equipment.

·     Collaborate with and support other scientists to learn and apply new and improved cryo-electron tomography and related techniques to biological questions.

·     Help to ensure the smooth operation of the electron microscopes used for research and development.

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 have a strong, demonstrated interest in the technical and methodological aspects of electron microscopy. We are looking for a colleague who enjoys independent research, and at the same time is a community-minded and collaborative individual who wants to support other scientists to apply new or state-of-the-art methods. The working language is English. Excellent inter-personal skills are required.

For further information about the MPIB, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.biochem.mpg.de__;!!Mih3wA!FrrjjoUB2QnQ9nnJ8dJ-eYg2Vrvd-1EnL9w3cPv3Qx910OdxI7faNJOJbXCXZb1Y0v01ED_EAH3j5aOl-wgP-fA$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.biochem.mpg.de__;!!Mih3wA!FrrjjoUB2QnQ9nnJ8dJ-eYg2Vrvd-1EnL9w3cPv3Qx910OdxI7faNJOJbXCXZb1Y0v01ED_EAH3j5aOl-wgP-fA$ >. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. John Briggs (briggs at biochem.mpg.de).

Further details and a link to the online application can be found on this page: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.biochem.mpg.de/8437320/job_full_offer_21850572__;!!Mih3wA!FrrjjoUB2QnQ9nnJ8dJ-eYg2Vrvd-1EnL9w3cPv3Qx910OdxI7faNJOJbXCXZb1Y0v01ED_EAH3j5aOlUrUAer0$ 


Position 2: Technical assistant for electron microscopy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague with a laboratory or technical assistant degree in the sciences who would be excited to pursue a career in electron microscopy.

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry has a large, vibrant community of electron microscopists that develop and uses novel cryo-electron microscopy, tomography, and focused-ion beam scanning electron microscopy methods in tandem with international and industrial partners. We are looking for a technical or laboratory assistant who is keen to operate and take care of our electron microscopes, and who is willing to contribute to our research projects that aim to improve and develop electron microscope technology to study biological samples. The candidate will work in a motivated international and multidisciplinary research environment with teams performing state-of-the art research using cryo-electron microscopes.

In this position you will:

·     Handle and operate transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) and/or focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes (FIB/SEMs).

·     Support our joint efforts to keep the microscopes in good working order, liaising with other staff and the company's field service engineers.

·     Help users to operate the microscopes.

·     Take part in the technology and methodology development for and in cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM).

The ideal candidate will have a degree as a technical assistant or laboratory technician in physics or the natural sciences and preferably have experience in operating and working with complex equipment and show a keen interest in understanding how they function and how to troubleshoot them. We also offer recent graduates who are willing to learn and want to venture into electron microscopy the opportunity to enter directly into an interesting working environment. Very good English language skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.

For further information about the MPIB, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.biochem.mpg.de__;!!Mih3wA!FrrjjoUB2QnQ9nnJ8dJ-eYg2Vrvd-1EnL9w3cPv3Qx910OdxI7faNJOJbXCXZb1Y0v01ED_EAH3j5aOl-wgP-fA$ . Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. John Briggs (briggs at biochem.mpg.de).

Further details and a link to the online application can be found on this page: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.biochem.mpg.de/8441095/job_full_offer_21854111__;!!Mih3wA!FrrjjoUB2QnQ9nnJ8dJ-eYg2Vrvd-1EnL9w3cPv3Qx910OdxI7faNJOJbXCXZb1Y0v01ED_EAH3j5aOlRvnBImw$ 

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