Start date flexible after March 1st 2024 or as per agreement
How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!
The BioEM labis a research facility unit that provides state-of-the-art analysis of biological samples by electron microscopy (EM), in particular single-particle cryo EM and cryo electron tomography (cryoET) of vitrified biological samples.
Your responsibilities are
Maintaining and developing state-of-the-art instrumentation
Developing and streamlining cellular cryoET methods
Managing external maintenance services
Maintaining and developing computational solutions for instrument control
Providing technical documentation & user training
Contributing to user operation and troubleshooting
Contributing to publications
Your profile
PhD degree in natural sciences, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience with:
Technical expertise in electron microscope maintenance and development
At least 5 years of experience operating electron microscopes for life science applications
Hands-on knowledge of typical workflows in cryoEM and cryoET for life sciences
Strong communication skills
Good written and spoken English knowledge
Project management and multitasking in research
They offer
They are a highly interdisciplinary, international, diverse and supportive team of scientists, committed to work at the frontier of science. The Biozentrum offers a cutting-edge research infrastructure and a highly international environment and excellent working conditions. Basel is an international city with people from 150 nations. Located on the border where three countries meet, Switzerland-Germany-France, it is among the most important life sciences hubs in continental Europe. Basel provides a high standard of living and a rich and varied cultural atmosphere.
The position is initially for 2 years with promotion to tenure upon positive evaluation. Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards at internationally highly competitive levels.
Application / Contact
Please apply online
The application should include a brief personal statement, explaining your motivation for joining this project and your qualifications and experience related to the role, together with a full, up-to-date CV, diplomas and names and addresses of at least two references. Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications will be considered.
For any informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Mohamed Chami (mohamed.chami@unibas.ch) or Prof. Timm Maier (timm.maier@unibas.ch) with reference to “Senior BioEM Instrument Specialist.
