Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge is seeking a Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist to join the facility team, combining hands-on cryo-EM with coordinating projects for industrial partners.

The successful candidate will lead projects from initial discussions through data collection and analysis, act as a primary client contact, and help ensure work is delivered on time and to required quality.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong practical experience in biological cryo-electron microscopy and structural biology analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial discussions through data collection and analysis.
• Act as a primary contact for external clients and provide specialist scientific advice.
• Coordinate project activity across the facility and ensure timely, quality deliveries.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Analytical

Communication skills

Organisational

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

The Department of Biochemistry is one of the largest departments within the School of the Biological Sciences, and it conducts diverse cutting-edge research on cancer, cell, structural biology, and biomolecular interactions. The Department hosts a state-of-the-art Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) Facility, including Talos Arctica 200 kV and Titan Krios 300 kV electron microscopes, along with associated equipment for sample preparation, data processing, and analysis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist to join the facility team. The role combines hands-on cryo-electron microscopy with the coordination and delivery of projects for industrial and commercial partners.

The successful candidate will support industrial and commercial projects from initial discussions and experimental design through to data collection, analysis and completion. They will act as a key contact for external clients, provide specialist scientific advice, coordinate project activity across the facility, and help ensure work is delivered to agreed quality, timescale and service requirements. The role will also contribute to facility operations, project costings, resource planning and the continued development of industrial services.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline and have strong practical experience in biological cryo-electron microscopy and structural biology analysis.

Experience of working within an industrial or commercial organisation is essential, together with a strong understanding of the expectations, timelines and client-facing requirements associated with commercial scientific projects. Excellent project management, organisational, analytical and communication skills are also essential, as is the ability to work effectively with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Interviews are scheduled to take place between 5th - 7th October 2026.

Informal discussions are welcome; please contact Dr Dimitri Chirgadze via email: [e-mail]

For any further assistance with the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR team via email: [e-mail]

Please quote reference PH51060 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.