CryoEM Research Scientist — Structural Biology

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist to advance cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) research and structural biology initiatives in the Experimental Therapeutics department. You will lead data collection, analysis, and method development while upholding high standards for safety and data integrity.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration with researchers, and contributions to cutting-edge cryoEM workflows and software development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in natural sciences or related field required.
• PhD in natural sciences or medical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cancer-focused structural biology projects using cryoEM and related approaches.
• Develop and optimize cryoEM specimen preparation workflows.
• Coordinate microscope screening and high-throughput cryoEM data collection.
• Process single-particle cryoEM datasets with established methods.
• Interpret structural results with biochemical and biophysical data.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and computational documentation.
• Ensure safety, research integrity, and data management standards.

Education

Master’s Degree Natural sciences or related field

PhD Natural sciences or Medical Degree

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist to advance cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) research and structural biology initiatives in the Experimental Therapeutics department. You will lead data collection, analysis, and method development while upholding high standards for safety and data integrity.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration with researchers, and contributions to cutting-edge cryoEM workflows and software development