[3dem] Assistant Scientist Position - Emory University Integrated Electron Microscopy Core (IEMC)

[Liang, Bo]

Dear Colleagues,

We seek a motivated individual to join the recently expanded Robert P. Apkarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core (IEMC) at Emory University. The scientist will assist users in all steps of single-particle cryo-electron microscopy, including sample preparation, screening, data collection, and data processing. The core houses a ThermoFisher Talos L120C screening microscope and a ThermoFisher Talos Arctica 200 kV FEG-TEM with a Gatan BioQuantum energy filter and K3 direct electron detector for high-resolution structure determination. This position will report to the Core Director and assist in routine activities in a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
Will be required to review the literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Work with other team members on Negative stain and Cryo-grid preparation and grid screening on Talos 120 kV and Talos 200 kV Arctica microscopes.
Plan and execute experiments and assist core users in electron microscopy sample preparation and imaging.
Contribute to the implementation of new experimental methods in electron microscopy and sample preparation.
Ensure accurate and adequate data recording, maintenance, and delivery from studies for IEMC customers.
Participate in the organization and maintenance of the IEMC infrastructure.
Ensure high quality and high throughput data acquisition on the Talos Arctica.
Provide guidance in sample preparation, data collection, and in the use of current image processing programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters or Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics or related field.
Experience in the use of FEI microscopes and Grid Preparation instruments such as Vitrobot, CP3-Plunger, and other ancillary instruments.
Expertise in the use of current cryo-electron microscopy methods which include data collection (EPU, Serial EM or Leginon) and any of the image processing software (Relion, CryoSparc, EMAN2, cisTEM, Sphire).
Prior experience in macromolecular model building using Chimera and Coot, as well as structure validation tools, will be advantageous.
Excellent technical, communication, and teaching skills.

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Sincerely,
Bo Liang

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Bo Liang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Emory University School of Medicine
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