Cryo-EM Specialist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in engineering, physics, biological sciences, material sciences, or related field of science.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience operating microscopes and experience with cryo-EM image processing.

• Experience in cryo-EM sample preparation, data collection using a 200 or 300 kV transmission electron microscope, and computational image processing with Relion and/or Cryosparc, as exemplified by publications.
• Previous experience training students.

Stony Brook University seeks a talented, motivated, and highly interactive individual to facilitate the operation, development, and long‑term success of its cryo‑EM facility. The facility houses a Thermo Fisher Scientific 200 kV Talos Arctica equipped with a Falcon 4i direct electron detector, along with infrastructure for cryo‑EM sample preparation and image processing. The successful candidate will drive all phases of cryo‑EM workflows, including project consultation and design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and advanced image analysis.

Additionally, the candidate will contribute to strategic and operational management of the facility, including user training, maintenance, benchmarking of instrumentation, supply management, scheduling, and billing as needed.

• Provide expert technical support in cryo-EM data processing and analysis.
• Train users in sample preparation and data collection.
• Maintain instrumentation and ensure smooth operation of the facility.
• Develop collaborations with internal and external users.
• Handle scheduling and billing.
• Assist with teaching, scientific demonstrations, manuscript writing, and grant applications.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned and appropriate to rank and area mission.

This is a full‑time appointment. FLSA exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain exemption. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for $4,000 annual UUP location pay, paid biweekly. The university cannot sponsor work visas. This position is designated essential based on duties and may require presence during emergencies.

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