Cryo-EM Scientist

The national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) center, the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, provides sample preparation, screening, and high-resolution data collection for both single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) studies. The facility currently hosts one high-end Krios microscope, one Talos 120C and one JEM 2100 screening electron microscopes, an Aquilos2 cryo-focused-ion beam scanning electron microscope (cryo-FIB-SEM), an EM ICE high-pressure freezer, and cryo-grids preparation equipment. Position Description The LBMS is seeking an experienced scientist to join our team and support our efforts in operation and improvement of LBMS cryo-EM capabilities. The cryo-EM scientist will help users obtain high-quality Cryo-EM data, lead cryo-EM efforts on collaboration projects, participate in LBMS 3-tier training program, and develop/implement new methods. The successful candidate will have a strong background in biology, and experience with cryo-EM techniques. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operate and maintain cryo-EMs and related equipment, including sample preparation and image acquisition. Train, support and educate users and the public through the 3-tier training program. Collaborate with users to design and optimize experiments; provide guidance on sample preparation, data collection, and analysis. Communicate with academic and industrial user communities and provide support. Contribute to method development in cryo-EM and support overall LBMS operations. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, virology) with ≥2 years postdoctoral experience. Effective and constructive communicator. Ability to work both independently as a self-starter and as a proactive team player. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support continuous facility operations and user needs. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills. Experience in at least one of the following: cryo-EM instrumentation, sample preparation, high-resolution single particle data collection, or cryo-electron tomography. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience in one or more of the following: Single-particle image processing using CryoSPARC, Relion, cisTEM, EMAN2, or similar software. Tomography image processing using IMOD, AreTomo, EMAN2, or related packages. Cryogenic sample preparation using cryo-FIB or cryo-microtome. Fluorescence light microscopy for correlative or complementary studies. Experience in working in a Linux/UNIX environment. Strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Other Information: Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. 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