[ccp4bb] Cryo-EM Facility Manager Position available at CUHK(SZ)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen CUHK(SZ) seeks for a full-time Cryo-EM Facility Manager.

Dear all,

The Cryo-EM platform at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the Kobilka Institute of Innovative Drug Discovery (KIIDD) seeks a Ph.D.-level scientist to serve as Cryo-EM facility manager. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary, collaborative research community and will play a leading role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of Cryo-EM facility, serve on an advisory committee of faculty and be responsible for application and development of Cryo-EM technologies for high-resolution structural determination.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General maintenance of microscopes, including the alignment
Oversee and coordinate the instrument preventative maintenance
Maintaining consumables and Cryo-EM sample preparation equipment
Providing practical training and application service for Cryo-EM users
Assisting users in EM sample preparation, data collection, and data processing
Ensure the facility is in compliance with EH&S

The CUHK(SZ) Cryo-EM platform is housed at KIIDD, and includes two FEI Titan Krios G3i (with K3 and Falcon III direct detector; Volta Phase Plate; Gatan Energy Filter). The facility also houses FEI Talos (120 kV) TEM, and dedicated high performance computing resources for data processing and temporary storage.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biology, physics, material science or a related field, and extensive experience in Cryo-EM or EM.

How to Apply:

Candidates should e-mail the application and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Goran Stjepanovic: goranstjepanovic@cuhk.edu.cn

An internationally competitive salary, working environment and living conditions with fringe benefits are provided according to relevant regulations and policies for talent introduction by CUHK(SZ) and the prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.