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Cryogenic Electron Microscopist support for the Dubochet Center for Imaging

EPFL – École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne•Customer Service
LausanneFull-timeOn site2 weeks ago

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Mission

The Cryogenic Electron Microscopist will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialized scientific equipment, including one Glacios and three Titan Krios microscopes, within the cryo-EM core facility of the Dubochet Center for Imaging (DCI).

Main duties and responsibilities

As part of the DCI team, your responsibilities will include:

Cryo-EM sample preparation
Data acquisition for single-particle analysis (SPA) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)

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On-the-fly and offline data processing, advanced image processing

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Structure determination and interpretation

As a cryo-EM support, you will provide technical and scientific support to researchers from EPFL, UNIL as well as external customers, advising users throughout the different stages of their projects, from experimental planning and data acquisition to image processing and structure determination.

You will also contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the DCI cryo-EM platform, helping to ensure a high level of service, reliability and performance for its users.

Profile

Ph.D. in tructural biology or related field with experience in Cryo-EM
At least one year of hands-on experience in cryo-EM, including instrument operation, facility support, training, data acquisition, data processing and/or cryo-ET
Experience with cryo-EM image-processing software such as cryoSPARC, IMOD/eTomo, and Scipion
Experience with SPA and/or cryo-ET workflows is desirable
Good understanding of cryo-EM data acquisition and processing workflows
Excellent communication skills in an English-speaking environment
Strong motivation to explore new research domains

We are looking for a person who is:

Service-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic
Practical and hands-on, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, service-oriented platform
Comfortable with change and able to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and workflows
Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality results for all types of users and customers
Collaborative, with clear communication skills and a constructive team spirit
Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment

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We offer

The position is based in the campus of EPFL and UNIL in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is available from 01 January 2027.

It will initially be offered as a one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal.

The position offers a competitive salary, and EPFL as well as UNIL are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

The Dubochet Center is currently equipped with three 300 kV Titan Krios with Cold-FEG and Falcon 4i direct electron detectors, and a Glacios 200 kV microscope.

You will join a collaborative, international, and diverse research team from UNIL and EPLF with interdisciplinary expertise in biology, physics, computer science, and engineering.

For more information about the Dubochet Center please visit our website: https://dci-lausanne.ch/.

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages)

And in one PDF:

A CV with a publication list
Contact details for 3 referees
At least one reference letter

For any further information, please contact:

Dr. Bertrand Beckert: [E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

Prof. Henning Stahlberg: [E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

Dr. Christel Genoud: [E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

Contract Start Date: 01/01/2027

Activity Rate: 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 an

Reference: 2495

Job overview

Posted
8 October 2026
Location
Lausanne
Employment type
Full-time
Work model
On site

Company

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EPFL – École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Lausanne
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