Application deadline: September 1st, 2014 at the latest

Main work tasks

The appointment implies a service function where you will supply researchers with expert advice in planning of experiments and sampling, and to prepare mainly biological samples for electron microscopy with a focus on TEM analyses. Especially chemical- and cryo-fixation methods combined with ultra microtome sectioning and immune techniques are carried out routinely. The working tasks include independent adjustment and development of methods, independent planning and executing of analyses with TEM/SEM instruments, independent analysis and evaluation of the data obtained from such analyses as well as its summary in reports. You must be able to take responsibility for chemical as well as technical developments within the platform. The tasks also include some participation in education.

Required qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Natural Science, Medical or Technology Science or equivalent. You have strong interest and theoretical knowledge in work with electron microscopy, and extensive practical experience from EM in research work. Good communication and organization skills and skills in both spoken and written English are required. Further requirements are a good ability to cooperate and a service minded attitude. You have extensive experience from independent work and have a genuine interest in developing new methods as well as ability to create novel solutions to problems. The working tasks demand comprehensive experience in TEM applications, instrument maintenance and good experience with computers.

Required qualifications

Experience in other EM preparation techniques for example high-pressure freezing and freeze substitution, SEM and light/fluorescence microscopy is also considered as additional merits. Teaching experience, both theoretical and practical as well as experience from work in an international research environment will be considered as additional qualifications.

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