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Faculty-Equivalent, Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
Position Summary:
As part of its program focused on advancing new measurement technologies and
standards for biomolecular structure and function, the National Institute for
Standards and Technology (NIST) Biomolecular Structure & Function Group seeks a
‘faculty-equivalent’ principle investigator to establish a research program
focused on applications of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in structural
biology. We are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on
developing cryo-EM experimental techniques and data analysis tools, and who
would leverage other structure methods [e.g. nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR),
macromolecular crystallography and/or small angle scattering], to advance the
current state-of-the-art in structure-function analysis of biological systems
of biopharmaceutical interest.
The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent, a strong research
portfolio and publication record that demonstrates evidence of cryo-EM
expertise complementary to current group research strengths in NMR,
crystallography and small angle scattering. He/she is expected to become a
recognized leader in the field of cryo-EM and contribute to collaborative
projects both within the group and with external partners. US Citizenship is
required.
The Biomolecular Structure & Function Group is located at the Institute for
Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR<http://www.ibbr.umd.edu/>), a joint
federal-state research partnership between NIST and the University of Maryland.
IBBR operates state-of-the-art research facilities and is located in the heart
of the biotechnology corridor in Rockville, Maryland. The Biomolecular
Structure & Function Group is affiliated with the NIST Center for Neutron
Research (NCNR<https://www.nist.gov/ncnr>) and the NIST
Biomanufacturing<https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/biomanufacturing-initiative>
program. Our cryo-EM facility located at IBBR includes a newly installed 200
kV Talos-Arctica equipped with a Falcon III direct electron detector. A K3
direct electron detector and a Volta phase plate will be acquired soon in
addition to a 200 kV Glacios microscope. State-of-the-art computational
resources are available through the IBBR High Performance Computing Cluster.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Applications: Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, research
statement, and contact information of three references to the attention of John
P. Marino, Leader, Biomolecular Structure & Function Group:
[email protected].
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S. Saif Hasan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
108 N. Greene St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Group Leader
Center for Biomolecular Therapeutics (CBT)
Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR)
9600 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-314-6396
https://www.ibbr.umd.edu/profiles/s-saif-hasan
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