Atomic Force Microscopist, PhD Senior Scientist, Molecular Cytology Core

Atomic Force Microscopist, PhD Senior Scientist,

Molecular Cytology Core

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is one of the world’s premier cancer centers, committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The blending of research with patient care is at the heart of everything we do. The institution is a comprehensive cancer center whose purposes are the treatment and control of cancer, the advancement of biomedical knowledge through laboratory and clinical research, and the training of scientists, physicians and other health care workers.

The Molecular Cytology Core facility at Sloan Kettering Institute is seeking a senior research scientist to lead the planning and the execution of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experiments with the members of the research and clinical laboratories at MSKCC and neighbor Institutes. The Atomic Force Microscopist is expected to work as a member of the Core team, focusing specifically on the AFM, to continue the expansion of its use, and assist in the development and standardization of methods for the scientists. While his/her role would entail a great deal of AFM work, s/he is required to understand and work with the optical systems to facilitate and catalyze projects and cross-collaboration.

The ideal candidate should have: 

• PhD degree in Biological Science with advanced AFM experience (minimally 3 years)
• Strong computational background
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organization skills, flexibility in working hours and ability to multitask
• Scientific maturity, ability to understand the project goals and to assure the generation of the state-of-the-art AFM data

Please send CV, a letter outlining your interest and names/contact information of three references via email to:

Yevgeniy Romin, Molecular Cytology Core Facility, Sloan Kettering Institute
rominy@mskcc.org

Rachel Kong, Molecular Cytology Core Facility, Sloan Kettering Institute

mccf@mskcc.org

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