Research Position in Cryo-EM

Instruct-ERIC; Wien; Híbrido; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Max Perutz Labs in Vienna is seeking an experienced researcher to join their Cryo-EM-focused team. The role emphasizes hands-on cryo-EM work, including sample prep, grid optimization, data collection, and image processing to determine structures.

The ideal candidate has substantial cryo-EM experience and a track record in related structural biology research. The lab focuses on molecular mechanisms of genome remodeling and tools for genome engineering, combining structural biology with

Formación

• Hands-on experience with cryo-EM sample preparation and grid optimization.
• Experience with grid screening and data collection.
• Experience with cryo-EM image processing and structure determination.
• Background in protein biochemistry and structural biology is valuable.
• Experience with nucleic acid–protein complexes and RNA biology is desirable.

Conocimientos

Cryo-EM hands-on

Grid optimization

Data collection

Image processing

Structure determination

Protein biochemistry

RNA biology

Nucleic acid-protein complexes

Herramientas

Cryo-EM instruments

Descripción del empleo

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Research Position in Cryo-EM

The Querques Lab is looking for an experienced researcher to join their team at the Max Perutz Labs in Vienna. They are particularly interested in candidates with a strong practical background in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM).

Open since Oct 14, 2026, the lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which mobile genetic elements (MGEs) move between and within genomes. They aim to explore their biological impact on genome remodeling and leverage this knowledge to develop new tools for genome engineering. Their research integrates structural biology with a variety of biochemical, biophysical, and biotechnological approaches, including cell-based assays, protein design, and genome editing experiments.

The position is open to candidates with different levels of training and professional experience. The lab are looking primarily for demonstrated hands‑on experience in cryo-EM, rather than for a specific academic qualification or career stage.

Candidates should have substantial practical experience in cryo-EM and a demonstrated track record in the field. Relevant experience may include a PhD involving cryo-EM research, significant contributions to cryo-EM publications, or extensive hands‑on experience gained in academic research, a cryo-EM facility, or industry.

Candidates are expected to have hands‑on experience in all of the following:

• Cryo-EM sample preparation and grid optimization
• Grid screening and data collection
• Cryo-EM image processing and structure determination

Additional experience in protein biochemistry and structural biology would be valuable. They are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with nucleic acid‑protein complexes and or RNA biology.

They are looking for someone who can work independently, is proactive and eager to learn, and enjoys working collaboratively within a research team.