We are looking for a scientist or engineer with a strong technical background in transmission electron microscopy, who is interested in performing research in methods and technology for cryo-electron microscopy and tomography.
The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry has a vibrant community of electron microscopists that develops and uses novel cryo-electron microscopy, tomography, and FIB-SEM methods and that works closely with industrial partners. The institute has a rich history of successful hardware and software development in this area and currently operates a large fleet of TFS electron microscopes including four Titan Krios, an Arctica, two Glacios, an Arctis plasma-FIB and two Aquilos FIB-SEMs. A subset of these microscopes are assigned to technology development and state-of-the-art applications, and are managed by the research groups of John Briggs and Juergen Plitzko. These groups include staff with backgrounds including physics, materials sciences, electrical engineering, biochemistry and bioinformatics, providing many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations as well as international cooperation.
In this position you will:
· Perform scientific research aimed at developing, implementing and optimizing new and improved methods and workflows for cryo-electron tomography, microscopy and focussed-ion beam milling.
· Collaborate with other scientists and companies developing and testing new hardware and software for electron microscopy and associated equipment.
· Collaborate with and support other scientists to learn and apply new and improved cryo-electron tomography and related techniques to biological questions.
· Help to ensure the smooth operation of the electron microscopes used for research and development.
The ideal candidate will have a scientific, engineering or technical background, and will have several years of experience in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, preferably cryo electron microscopy, including tomography. They will have a strong, demonstrated interest in the technical and methodological aspects of electron microscopy. We are looking for a colleague who enjoys independent research, and at the same time is a community-minded and collaborative individual who wants to support other scientists to apply new or state-of-the-art methods. The working language is English. Excellent inter-personal skills are required.
For further information about the MPIB, please visit the website. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. John Briggs (briggs@biochem.mpg.de).
Further details and a link to the online application can be found on here.
