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Dear All,
Two postdoc positions are open at eBIC, the UK national cryoEM center at Diamond Light Source. For further information about these positions, please contact: Peijun Zhang Tel: +44 (0) 1235 77 8878 (office), E-mail:
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1. Cryo super-resolution Correlative Microscopy
We are seeking a highly motivated PDRA to carry out his/her own innovative research by developing and applying an integrative correlative microscopy workflow to address biological questions. The post holder will use cryo-SIM at B24 beamline (and further develop other means of) cryo super-resolution optical microscopy, with a Scios cryoFIB/SEM instrument and Titan Krios microscopes at Diamond, and set up novel experiments to push the boundaries of correlative microscopy. Important studies will be the investigation of pathogen and host cell interactions. In addition, the successful candidate will play an active role to assist users with their experiments in eBIC.
The post holder should have a PhD degree in structural biology or biophysics and have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in conducting high quality original research. Knowledge at postgraduate level in cryoEM/ET is essential and experience in fluorescence microscopy and live cell imaging is desirable.
For further information and to apply, please click ‘apply’ below or follow this link:
2. CryoEM Method Development
We are seeking a highly motivated PDRA to develop and apply new cryoEM sample preparation methods. This position will allow using picolitre volume dispenser to make cryoEM specimen fast and reliably. Obtaining suitable cryoEM samples for high-resolution structural determination is currently one of the main bottlenecks in cryoEM. In addition, the successful candidate will play an active role in assisting users with their experiments at eBIC.
The post holder should have a PhD degree in physics/biophysics or engineering and have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in conducting high quality original research.
For further information and to apply, please click ‘apply’ below or follow this link:
eBIC (electron Bio-Imaging Centre) at Diamond Light Source provides scientists with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and expertise in the field of cryo-electron microscopy, for single particle analysis and cryo-tomography. Funded by the Wellcome Trust with the UK Medical Research and Biotechnology and Biology Research Councils, eBIC is a UK National Centre for cryo-electron microscopy in the life sciences and is currently the largest centre of its kind worldwide, hosting four Titan Krios, a Talos Arctica and a Scios instruments. (
http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Science/Integrated-facilities/eBIC.html).
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Peijun Zhang, PhD
Division of Structural Biology
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics
University of Oxford
Roosevelt Drive Oxford OX3 7BN, UK
eBIC Director,
Diamond Light Source, UK
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Dr Tom Burnley, PhD
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
The Research Complex At Harwell
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, R92
OX11 0FA
01235 56 7871
