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[Philip Walker]

Dear Colleagues 

A reminder: applications close on 31 Jan 2017. 

Dear colleagues, Applications are open for a cryo-electron microscopy scientist 
at the Francis Crick Institute in London to work in the Structural Biology 
Science Technology Platform. 
We are looking for a motivated, skilled electron microscopist who enjoys 
interacting with other scientists and will help with single-particle and 
tomography projects on our two recently acquired Titan Krios electron 
microscopes. 
Details pasted below and link found here:
https://goo.gl/XI6NLb
For any questions, please contact Peter Rosenthal (Group Leader; 
peter.rosent...@crick.ac.uk ), Alessandro Costa (Group Leader; 
alessandro.co...@crick.ac.uk ) or Phil Walker (Head, SB STP; 
philip.wal...@crick.ac.uk) Phil WalkerPeter RosenthalAlessandro Costa   Senior 
Laboratory Research Scientist – Cryo-electron Microscopy ScientistReports to 
Head, Structural Biology Science Technology PlatformSalary: Competitive with 
benefits, subject to skills and experienceThis is a 5 year fixed term position 
on Crick Terms and Conditions of Employment. There are excellent opportunities 
for career advancement.
SUMMARYThe Francis Crick Institute seeks to recruit a cryo-electron microscopy 
(cryo-EM) scientist to support single-particle and tomography projects.The 
research scientist will be appointed to the Structural Biology Science 
Technology Platform (SB STP), which supports the Crick in the areas of protein 
science (expression and purification), biophysics, X-ray crystallography, 
cryo-EM and related areas.The post-holder will build on existing strengths at 
the Crick Institute in cryo-EM by interacting with members of the technology 
platform, research groups in cryo-EM, and other structural biology 
laboratories. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement.The 
Francis Crick Institute is building a state-of-the-art facility for electron 
microscopy and computation and the post will consolidate excellence in these 
areas. Two FEI Titan Krios microscopes have recently been purchased and the 
installation and commissioning of the first of these should be completed in 
2016.There are excellent facilities for computing and expertise in experimental 
and computational aspects of cryoEM being developed through the structural 
biology platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThese include but not limited to; • Support a range of 
cryo-EM research activities through interaction with Crick scientists including 
cryo-EM scientists and other structural biologists interested in cryo-EM.• 
Contribute to management and maintenance of high-end cryo-electron microscopes• 
Support experimental design including sample preparation and imaging of 
biological specimens. • Provide expertise and support in computational image 
analysis.• Provide training in both experimental and computational aspects of 
cryo-EM.
ABOUT USThe Francis Crick Institute (the Crick) is a partnership between the 
Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the Wellcome Trust, 
University College London (UCL), Imperial College London and King’s College 
London. It is a registered charity whose purpose is to conduct biomedical 
research into all aspects of human health and disease.The institute aspires to 
be a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation. It will 
promote connections between researchers and disciplines and between academic 
institutions, healthcare organisations and businesses. Dedicated to research 
excellence, the institute will have the scale, vision and expertise to tackle 
the most challenging scientific questions underpinning health and disease. It 
will be world-class with a strong national role — training scientists and 
developing ideas for public good.
KEY EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIESThe post holder should embody and demonstrate 
our core Crick values: Bold, Imaginative, Open, Dynamic and Collegial, in 
addition to the following:
Essential• A higher degree in biological, physical, or engineering sciences. • 
Research experience and expertise in electron microscopy.• Specialist knowledge 
of cryo-electron microscope operation and high-resolution data collection.• 
Proven track record in three-dimensional electron microscopy.• Excellent 
communication skills within a research environment, building highly effective 
working relationships with scientists and support staff.• Plan time efficiently 
and be able to work both independently and in a team setting.
Desirable• PhD in Structural Biology or related areas.• Experience in data 
analysis single particle images and/or tomography data.• Experience with field 
emission gun microscopes and direct electron detectors.• Postdoctoral 
experience in conducting cutting-edge research in cryo-EM.• Authorship in 
peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized scientific journals.• 
Specialist knowledge of cryo-EM reconstruction software. • Knowledge of 
scientific computing including Unix shell scripting, 

[ccp4bb] CryoEM position at Francis Crick Institute, London

[Philip Walker]

*Dear colleagues,*



*Applications are open for a **cryo-electron*
* microscopy scientist at the Francis Crick Institute in London to work in
the Structural Biology Science Technology Platform. *


*We are looking for a motivated, skilled electron **microscopist** who
enjoys interacting with other scientists and will help with
single-particle and tomography projects on our two recently** acquired *
*Titan* *Krios*
* electron microscopes. *


*Details pasted below and link found here:*


*https://goo.gl/XI6NLb *


* *

*For any questions, please contact Peter Rosenthal (Group Leader; *
*peter.rosent...@crick.ac.uk* * ), Alessandro
Costa (Group Leader; **alessandro.co...@crick.ac.uk*
* ) or Phil Walker (Head, SB STP; *
*philip.wal...@crick.ac.uk* *)*



*Phil Walker*

*Peter Rosenthal*

*Alessandro Costa*







*Senior Laboratory Research Scientist – **Cryo-electron* *Microscopy
Scientist*
*Reports to Head, Structural Biology Science Technology Platform*

Salary: Competitive with benefits, subject to skills and experience

*This is a 5 year fixed term position on Crick Terms and Conditions of
Employment. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement*.


*SUMMARY*

The Francis Crick Institute seeks to recruit a cryo-electron microscopy
(cryo-EM) scientist to support single-particle and tomography projects.

The research scientist will be appointed to the Structural Biology Science
Technology Platform (SB STP), which supports the Crick in the areas of
protein science (expression and purification), biophysics, X-ray
crystallography, cryo-EM and related areas.

The post-holder will build on existing strengths at the Crick Institute in
cryo-EM by interacting with members of the technology platform, research
groups in cryo-EM, and other structural biology laboratories. There are
excellent opportunities for career advancement.

The Francis Crick Institute is building a state-of-the-art facility for
electron microscopy and computation and the post will consolidate
excellence in these areas. Two FEI Titan Krios microscopes have recently
been purchased and the installation and commissioning of the first of these
should be completed in 2016.

There are excellent facilities for computing and expertise in experimental
and computational aspects of cryoEM being developed through the structural
biology platform.


*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

These include but not limited to;
• Support a range of cryo-EM research activities through interaction with
Crick scientists including cryo-EM scientists and other structural
biologists interested in cryo-EM.
• Contribute to management and maintenance of
high-end cryo-electron microscopes
• Support experimental design including sample preparation and imaging of
biological specimens.
• Provide expertise and support in computational image analysis.

• Provide training in both experimental and computational aspects of
cryo-EM.


*ABOUT US*

The Francis Crick Institute (the Crick) is a partnership between the
Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the Wellcome
Trust, University College London (UCL), Imperial College London and King’s
College London. It is a registered charity whose purpose is to conduct
biomedical research into all aspects of human health and disease.

The institute aspires to be a world-leading centre of biomedical research
and innovation. It will promote connections between researchers and
disciplines and between academic institutions, healthcare organisations and
businesses. Dedicated to research excellence, the institute will have the
scale, vision and expertise to tackle the most challenging scientific
questions underpinning health and disease. It will be world-class with a
strong national role — training scientists and developing ideas for public
good.


*KEY EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES*

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: Bold,
Imaginative, Open, Dynamic and Collegial, in addition to the following:


*Essential*
• A higher degree in biological, physical, or engineering sciences.
• Research experience and expertise in electron microscopy.
• Specialist knowledge of cryo-electron microscope operation and
high-resolution data collection.
• Proven track record in three-dimensional electron microscopy.
• Excellent communication skills within a research environment, building
highly effective working relationships with scientists and support staff.
• Plan time efficiently and be able to work both independently and in a
team setting.


*Desirable*
• PhD in Structural Biology or related areas.
• Experience in data analysis single particle images and/or tomography data.
• Experience with field emission gun microscopes and direct electron
detectors.
• Postdoctoral experience in conducting cutting-edge research in cryo-EM.
• Authorship in peer-reviewed publications in internationally