Staff electron microscopist position
The Simons Electron Microscopy Center (SEMC) is a global leader in cryo electron microscopy (cryoEM) and provides expertise and resources for understanding both molecular and cellular structures. The facilities include 15 transmission electron microscopes and 3 dual-beam scanning electron microscopes. SEMC serves the nine members institutions of NYSBC, provides access and training to the national research community through the NIH National Center for CryoEM Access and Training (NCCAT), provides sample preparation and access and training for in situ cryoET through the NIH National Center for In-situ Tomographic Ultramicroscopy (NCITU), develops and disseminates new technologies through the Simons Resource for Automated Molecular Microscopy (SRAMM), and includes the Simons Machine Learning Center (SMLC) where a team of machine learning, computer vision, and computational biology experts are pushing the boundaries of machine learning and structural biology.
The New York Structural Biology Center (NYSBC) is a global leader in structural biology. The Center’s main facility comprises 50,000 square feet in Upper Manhattan and houses advanced instrumentation in Cryo-Electron Microscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, and Protein Production. Its X-ray crystallographic facility is located at the National Synchrotron Light Source II at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. NYSBC is led by world leaders in structural biology and an outstanding staff of 50 researchers.
SEMC is seeking a staff microscopist to add to its electron microscopy operations team. The main duties of this position involve service and assisting our external users make use of the scientific equipment at the Center. Applicants must be able to work in a multi-tasking environment where priorities may change often and be able to work well with others. We currently operate a cryoEM sample preparation laboratory and several EM suites with 9 Titan Krios TEMs, 4 Glacios TEMs, 2 side-entry TEMs, and 3 cryo-FIB/SEMs.
Along with a CV please include a cover letter with at least 3 references.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day instrument operation, including image acquisition and microscope maintenance.
- Training facility users in cryoEM technology.
- Providing logistical support for day-to-day operations for users of the center.
- Providing consultation to users on data and results obtained at the center.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- A science degree (Bachelors degree with at least 3 years of in-field experience; Masters degree with at least 2 years of in-field experience; or Doctorate degree),
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment such as the ability to read, write, comprehend, and discuss research materials,
- cryoCLEM, cryoFIB and cryoET experience,
- cryoEM data analysis and data processing, and
- Scientific computing skills (comfortable with Linux environment and web interfaces).
Preferred qualifications:
- Degree in biology, structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, computer science, engineering, or closely related field.
- Familiarity with biological structures at some level.
- Ability to contribute to experimental design and assist with the analysis and interpretation of results
- Proven organizational and time management skills to successfully set priorities meet established deadlines and recognize new problems.
- Hands-on experience in maintenance and alignment of electron microscopes.
- Experience with macromolecular model building in cryoEM density maps.
- Experience in working in a Linux/UNIX environment and with cluster computing.
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Contact for Inquiries and Applications:
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which cryoEM/cryoET software(s) have you used for data collection?
- Of the cryo-EM instruments that you have personally used, which is your favorite?
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10027 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
