Postdoctoral Position in Cryo-Electron Tomography

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Department of Fundamental Microbiology offers a postdoctoral position in Cryo-Electron Tomography.

Job information

Starting date : Flexible, earliest May 2024
Length of contract : 1 year, renewable 1 year
Work percentage : 100%
Workplace : University of Lausanne

Your responsibilities

Our laboratory works on cryo-electron tomography. The overall aim of this project is to develop methods that advance cryo-electron tomography imaging pipelines. The prospective candidates will use cryo-electron tomography imaging and computational tools to establish frontiers methods for imaging cells.

We are part of the Department of Fundamental Microbiology, a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and team-oriented scientific environment with expertise ranging from molecular biology, systems biology and biochemistry to structural biology and imaging. Our group has strong ties to the Dubochet Center for Imaging (https://v1.dubochetcenter.ch/portfolio/dci-lausanne/instruments/) and the Electron Microscopy Facility of UNIL (https://wp.unil.ch/emf/microscopes-tem-sem/). We have access to two 300 kV Titan Krios, an Aquilos 2, various scanning electron microscopes, a float of 200-120 kV screening electron microscopes and light microscopes, systems for correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM, THUNDER Leica) and cryo-EM sample preparation equipment. We are generously funded through the Swiss National Science Foundation and UNIL. Last but not least, our department is situated on a beautiful campus at the shore of Lake Leman with a great view of the Alps and with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

For more information and recent publications from the lab, please visit the lab webpage at https://www.unil.ch/dmf/home/menuinst/research-units/navarro-paula.html  and https://scholar.google.ch/citations?hl=en&user=8ZGjOy0AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

Your qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in molecular, structural biology, biophysics, engineering, mathematics or computing vision. Prior research experience in the field of cryo-electron microscopy is encouraged. We are looking for scientists who are interested in developing methods to improve imaging of vitrified cells in the electron microscope. They should be driven by their curiosity for science and enjoy doing frontier cryo-electron microscopy and 3D image data processing. A good command of the English language, a high personal motivation to excel in science and a curious mind for addressing standing questions in cryo-electron microscopy imaging technologies and image processing are required. We offer a stimulating environment in a young international research group that uses integrative approaches combining state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy imaging, experimental cell biology techniques and image processing to advance the field of cryo-electron tomography.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

For questions concerning the application process, position, or research topic, or in case of problems with accessing the UNIL career portal using the above link, please do not hesitate to contact us: paula_pereznavarro@hms.harvard.edu

Your application

Deadline : 01.05.2024

Please submit your full application including motivation letter, CV, list of publications (if available) and the names and addresses of at least two referees. The application should be written in English.

Only applications through the official website will be considered. We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
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