Staff Scientist

We seek a highly motivated and creative individual with a deep interest in tissue morphology, cellcell interactions, and with an expertise in cell biology, structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy. The candidate should also have imaging skills such as Atomic Force Microscopy, live imaging and computational skills including Python and general scripting. The selected candidate will lead biochemical, and structural biological projects conducted in the laboratory to apply to biomedically relevant specimen. The candidate will supervise postdoc and postbac fellows and coordinate the usage of instruments with our state-of-the-art light microscopy and cryo-electron microscopy facility located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The facilities in the campus host AFM, TIRF, confocal, lattice sheet microscope, Krios, Glacios, Aquilos, CLEM and a sample preparation equipment.

The candidate should have expertise in cryo-electron microscopy, and hands on experience running a Krios microscope with a direct electron detector. Cell biology, AFM and image processing expertise as well as an interest in technical development are preferable. Good technical, communication, and teaching skills are essential for this position and a PhD or equivalent experience is required.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. This position will be filled at the NIH Staff Scientist level with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.