Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields


CryoEM Computational Scientist - Evotec


Abingdon, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 15 Nov 2021


The Structural Biology Department of Evotec (based in Abingdon) is currently seeking a computational scientist to join their cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) team. They are looking for someone to support the development and maintenance of the cryo-EM image processing pipeline. Applicants should have strong computational skills but, if necessary, training in Cryo-EM will be available for those with the appropriate computational background.

Evotec is a multi-modality company with operational sites in the UK, Europe and the US, committed to delivering solutions for some of the largest and most pressing global medical needs. They design and apply innovative technologies and processes in order to expand access to more precise and effective medicines together with partners. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases such as neuroscience, diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.

Key Responsibilities or Core Accountabilities:

  • Push the limits of single particle analysis by contributing to the implementation of new and existing software in the Evotec Cryo-EM pipeline
  • Keep up to date with new software developments within the cryo-EM community and support the implementation of these at Evotec.
  • Work closely with the IT department to develop and maintain the cryo-EM image processing pipeline.
  • Proactively communicate pipeline issues and solutions with the rest of the team.
  • With support from the line manager & team members, solve structures of protein targets using Cryo-EM.
  • Present own work at project & department technical meetings, when required.

Apply for the role here.

Abingdon, United Kingdom

CryoEM Computational Scientist - Evotec