They are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join their team as Senior Scientist in Cryo-Electron Microscopy at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary group with expertise in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, X-Ray crystallography and high-resolution fluorescence microscopy with a mission to provide molecular insights into important cytoskeletal regulators. The lab has regular access to a state-of-the art cryo-EM facility which includes a Titan Krios with a K2 direct electron detector with energy filter and will soon add a 200 kV Talos Arctica.
The Senior Scientist will:
Qualifications
- Bring innovative structural biology technologies, with a focus on cryo-EM as a method for novel protein structure determination
- Design and conduct experiments for all aspects of structure determination by Cryo-EM, including grid preparation, data collection and processing and 3-D model building.
- Work closely with molecular biologists, protein scientists, biophysicists as part of an integrated structural biology effort
- Interface with the central trans-NIH cryo-EM facility for optimal data collection strategies
- Training, assisting and overseeing scientists in the group in sample preparation for cryo-EM, data collection and image processing
- Contribute to the strategic planning of our group in cryo-EM
Salary and benefits are generous and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The DC area is a great place to live with access to many cultural and outdoors activities. NINDS offers a rich and diverse scientific environment and the resources on campus are unparalleled. More information can be found at:https://neuroscience.nih.gov/ninds/rm_lab/ and https://neuroscience.nih.gov/ninds/Home.aspx
- A minimum of a Ph.D. or equivalent is required
- Postdoctoral experience in structural biology or related field is required
- A minimum of 3 years of research experience in single particle cryo-electron microscopy in industry or an academic institution is required
- Deep scientific expertise in structural biology and high-resolution structure determination is required
- Strong record of external publications and presentations is required
- Experience in scientific programming and ability to work with the latest relevant software packages
- Experience in cryo-electron tomography a plus
- Skills in working and communicating with scientists at all levels
To apply: Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, a one-page statement of research experience relevant to this position and the names of three references to Dr. Antonina Roll-Mecak ( Antonina@mail.nih.gov ) Applications will be considered until December 1, 2018.
