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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Ho Lab at Columbia University is seeking a talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral research scholar to join us in using single particle cryo electron microscopy (cryoEM) and in situ cryo electron tomography
(cryoET) to explore how membrane protein complexes mediate host-pathogen interactions in the Malaria parasite
<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">Projects will be focused on using cryoFIB milling and cryoET to directly visualize the host-pathogen interface in parasite-infected human red blood cells, as well as single-particle cryoEM
structure determination of native membrane protein complexes purified directly from Malaria parasites. Our lab is located in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, New York. More information
here: </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.cmholab.org/research__;!!Mih3wA!AJcp0PkM46REkNI1kEQlWXtwmtQS9Y9URD8I6my3iqHHnqWZnTI1KFp7ngLgCvt6sZDbzLtxGJgOMpHCCRQBRYGKkA$"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.cmholab.org/research</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Chi-Min
Ho at </span><a href="mailto:ch3516@cumc.columbia.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ch3516@cumc.columbia.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:4.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for an innovative, resourceful and resilient scientist who enjoys learning new things, meeting new people, and being part of an open, collaborative team. The successful candidate will join a
vibrant, collaborative research community and enjoy access to the state-of-the-art electron microscopy facilities at Columbia, including:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Multiple Titan Krios microscopes with a Gatan BioQuantum energy filter, Gatan K3 direct electron detector, and Volta phase plate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">A dual-beam Aquilos cryo-FIB/SEM microscope, Leica cryo-correlative fluorescence light microscope<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">A Glacios screening microscope with a Gatan K3 direct electron detector<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary and benefits are competitive based on experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2C6BAC">Qualifications</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">A Ph.D or equivalent in biophysics, structural biology, materials science, or physics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A strong background and proven track record in one of more of the following areas: single particle cryoEM, SEM, TEM, nanofabrication using a FIB-SEM or cryoFIB-SEM and/or cryoET.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Previous experience with Python and/or MATLAB is a plus.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Chi-Min Ho at
</span><a href="mailto:ch3516@cumc.columbia.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ch3516@cumc.columbia.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. We’re excited to meet you!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">~Mimi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">Chi-Min Ho</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">Columbia University Irving Medical Center</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#44546A">701 West 168<sup>th</sup> Street</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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