Cryo-EM Scientist: Lead Data, Methods & Training

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory is searching for an experienced cryo-EM scientist to operate and enhance cryo-EM capabilities. This role involves maintaining equipment, training users, optimizing experiments, and contributing to method development. Candidates need a PhD in a relevant field and experience in cryo-EM instrumentation or techniques. The salary ranges from $103,000 to $138,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, or virology with 2+ years postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in cryo-EM instrumentation, sample preparation, and data collection.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cryo-EMs and equipment for sample preparation.
• Train and support users through the 3-tier training program.
• Design and optimize experiments in collaboration with users.
• Communicate with academic and industrial user communities.
• Contribute to method development in cryo-EM.

Skills

Cryo-EM instrumentation

Sample preparation

High-resolution single-particle data collection

Cryo-electron tomography

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

CryoSPARC

Relion

cisTEM

EMAN2

Linux/UNIX environment

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory is searching for an experienced cryo-EM scientist to operate and enhance cryo-EM capabilities. This role involves maintaining equipment, training users, optimizing experiments, and contributing to method development. Candidates need a PhD in a relevant field and experience in cryo-EM instrumentation or techniques. The salary ranges from $103,000 to $138,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits offered.