Senior Electron Microscopy Technician

The Microscopy Bioscience Platform in the School of Biological Sciences is recruiting for an enthusiastic microscopy technician to join the Electron Microscopy team. The facility provides advanced imaging services, currently serving over 100 research groups in the University as well as external, commercial users. At present the centre has an FEI Verios 460 SEM and Tecnai G2 TEM with associated sample preparation equipment. This role will provide essential support to improve research throughput of our state-of the-art EM facility. The role holder will be responsible for assisting the Electron Microscopy Specialist and Lead Electron Microscopist in the delivery of a professional and comprehensive EM service. This will include all aspects of project design, from initial discussion of methodology, to sample preparation, imaging and data interpretation.

The role holder will work closely with the senior members of the team in order to achieve the platform's aims of providing access to advanced imaging capabilities in a sustainable environment through efficient cost recovery. This role requires a real enthusiasm for electron microscopy and would be ideal for someone who wishes to develop their microscopy skills with the guidance of our expert EM staff.

You should have practical experience of biological scientific research work, a high degree of precision in following protocols and excellent communication skills. Please refer to the further particulars document for a full list of the essential knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to Filomena Gallo, fg337@cam.ac.uk.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance.

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On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided, one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 14 March 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 6th April 2025.

Please quote reference PM45033 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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