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Research Scientist Positions in Cryo-EM, Shenzhen, China

Employer
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Location
Shenzhen, Guangdong (CN)
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Jul 6, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Research Scientist
Organization Type
Academia

Summary

The Kobilka Cryo-EM center is a state-of-the-art shared facility operated by the KIIDD at Chinese University of Hongkong(Shenzhen). The center includes 2 Titan KriosG3i both equipped with GIF, K3 camera, and VPP phase plate and 1 Talos 120C. The Cryo-EM staff members develop and provide their knowledge and expertise to the research community at KIIDD in applying cryo-EM imaging to their research. They work closely with investigators to define optimal experimental design including strategies for preparation of samples, maintain and operate cryo-electron microscopes and ancillary equipment in order to provide high resolution images, and provide guidance and service in data management and analysis.

The successful candidate will assist facility staff with maintenance and operation of the advanced instrumentation housed in the Cryo-EM core and will work with and train users in specimen preparation. The candidate will also be responsible for record keeping associated with users, instrument logs, and routine operation of the facility. The candidate will be expected to learn new procedures as they are developed and implemented by the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Scientific and Operational

  • Responsible for operation of cryo-electron microscopes
    • Load samples and align microscopes prior to data collection
    • Work with users to identify suitable samples for imaging and to set up automated data collection
  • Responsible for operation of ancillary equipment for sample preparation
    • Assist users with cryo-EM related equipment such as Vitrobot, glow discharger etc.
    • Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal operation of these instruments
    • Maintain supplies for sample preparation
  • Responsible for record keeping
    • Maintain accurate logs for microscope performance, usage and service
    • Maintain accurate records for user projects and interactions
    • Maintain records for ordering and inventory of supplies
    • Maintain records for usage of various ancillary instruments in the cryo-EM facility
    • Maintain documentation for Standard Operating Procedures as developed by the facility

Communications/ Relationships with others

Provides guidance, cooperates, communicates and relates well to all levels of KIIDD Staff and external users

  • Listens carefully to others in order to respond appropriately, answer questions or obtain needed information
  • Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all research information.
  • Develop and maintain a high level of customer service.
  • Monitoring and continually seeking to improve the performance of facility
  • Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and scientific networking
  • Maintains excellent and professional-level communication skills in oral and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in structural biology, biochemistry or related field
  • Experience in cryo-EM including handling samples, using microscopes and evaluation of images
  • Knowledge of the principles of transmission electron microscopy and 3D structure determination
  • General understanding of cryo-EM workflow
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and learn complex new procedures
  • Excellent organizational skills and record keeping
  • Special consideration will be given to candidates with a record of achievement in collaborative, team-driven environments

To apply this position, please send CV and contact information for three referees to liuzheng@cuhk.edu.cn.

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