Cryogenic Electron Microscopist Support

Cryogenic Electron Microscopist Support
EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
Mission
The Cryogenic Electron Microscopist will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized scientific equipment, including one Glacios and three Titan Krios microscopes, within the cryo-EM core facility of the Dubochet Center for Imaging (DCI).
Main duties and responsibilities
As part of the DCI team, your responsibilities will include:
Cryo-EM sample preparation
Data acquisition for single-particle analysis (SPA) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)
On-the-fly and offline data processing, advanced image processing
Structure determination and interpretation
As a cryo-EM support, you will provide technical and scientific support to researchers from EPFL, UNIL as well as external customers, advising users throughout the different stages of their projects, from experimental planning and data acquisition to image processing and structure determination. You will also contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the DCI cryo-EM platform, helping to ensure a high level of service, reliability and performance for its users.
Profile
Ph.D. in tructural biology or related field with experience in Cryo-EM
At least one year of hands-on experience in cryo-EM, including instrument operation, facility support, training, data acquisition, data processing and/or cryo-ET
Experience with cryo-EM image-processing software such as cryoSPARC, IMOD/eTomo, and Scipion
Experience with SPA and/or cryo-ET workflows is desirable
Good understanding of cryo-EM data acquisition and processing workflows
Excellent communication skills in an English-speaking environment
Strong motivation to explore new research domains
We are looking for a person who is:
Service-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic
Practical and hands-on, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, service-oriented platform
Comfortable with change and able to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and workflows
Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality results for all types of users and customers
Collaborative, with clear communication skills and a constructive team spirit
Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
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EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne