Scientific Research

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LIFE SCIENCES ELECTRON MICROSCOPY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, to join an interdisciplinary team at the Nanotechnology Materials Core, dedicated to offering innovative, biology-focused electron microscopy (EM) imaging capabilities to the research community, including CLEM and other correlative modalities. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension.

• Develop new protocols and methodologies for acquisition and analysis of EM imaging data, with a strong focus on sample preparation.
• Conceive, design, set up, and execute imaging experiments.
• Provide consultation, training, and support for electron microscopes, related instruments, and other imaging platforms.
• Collaborate with faculty and postdoctoral and graduate trainees for experimental design, training, execution of experiments, data analysis, and innovation of new methodologies.
• Collect and analyze data from other imaging modalities; perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; and other duties as needed.

• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline; seven years’ experience in innovative biological EM sample preparation and imaging, including TEM, SEM, FIB, ultramicrotome, cryo-ultramicrotome, high pressure freezing, freeze fracture, freeze substitution, resin embedding, and immuno-labeling.
• Familiarity with fluorescence microscopy and CLEM workflows.
• Self-motivation; excellent organizational, troubleshooting, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and willingness to engage in learning and innovating new methodologies.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and perform both self-directed and guided research; work independently and as part of a team; and engage with a diverse group of researchers, including providing training and assisted service.