[3dem] Cryo-EM Technical Specialist position - Johns Hopkins

[James Berger]

Dear Colleagues –

Please see below for a job listing involving one of two different cryo-EM staff positions at Johns Hopkins. This one is oriented around instrumentation and user support.

Thank you for your attention,
James Berger

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Cryo-EM Specialist

The Beckman Center for Cryo-EM at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland seeks an expert electron microscopist 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 3D cryoEM 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.


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

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, and at least four years of hands-on experience in cryo-electron microscopy, including biological sample preparation, image processing, and structure modeling or Master’s degree in a related science and 6 years experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques. 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.

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=MV_0_4drpty7gFcQtHIKaNj6VkYwyvR8yQL-Ugb0Lf3dY2ARFUb_DODGolPUN5qZ&s=aKN63uymEi17XNxNJHFpDtc9dunYNUJWjYG5bXPqiWg&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>).


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.




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