Electron Microscopy (Em) Specialist
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Human Technopole in Milano
**APPLICATION CLOSING DATE**:October 11th, 2024.** **About the Institute** Human Technopole (HT) is a new interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT has the mission of conducting cutting-edge research and translate innovation into methods available to the entire National scientific community. To this end, HT is opening National Facilities that will provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure for Structural Biology, Light Imaging, Genomics, Genome Engineering, and Data Handling and Analysis. In this context, **the Cryo-Electron Microscopy** (Cryo-EM) **Unit**, as part of the National Facility for Structural Biology, **seeks to recruit an Electron Microscopy (EM) Specialist** that will actively participate in maintaining the national facility, take part in scientific collaborations, and support internal and external users. **About the Cryo-EM Unit** **Your main activities**
- Actively participate in resource planning and maintenance of the Cryo-EM Unit equipment, tools and consumables;
- Introduce, train and supervise internal and external users to sample preparation, equipment operations and provide evaluation support;
- Interaction with Unit users to facilitate user access, to elaborate experimental protocols and project plans, to provide technical assistance during the project and feedback after delivery of results;
- Perform experiments and provide services for non-autonomous users according to the Unit and National Facility best practices;
- Interact and follow up with manufacturers and field service engineers in case of technical issues and malfunctions of the Unit equipment and tools;
- Interact and follow up with the ICT and Digitisation Area, Campus Development and Facility Management Area in case of building issues and malfunctions;
- Manage research projects whose purpose is to advance the Facility and the institute’s scientific environment;
- Actively participate in National Facility and Unit reviews by external and internal experts;
- Promote networks with other national and international Facilities and Units. **Essential Requirements**
- At least 3 years, including PhD or other training years, of hands-on experience in sample preparation for Volume EM (e.g. fixation and resin-embedding), Immuno-EM, CLEM and electron microscope imaging of biological samples.
- Have a bachelor's degree in a field of science.
- Fluency in English - HT is an international research institute. **Preferential Job Requirements**
- Proven (i.e. peer-reviewed publications as well as pre-prints)
expertise in structural and ultrastructural characterization and analysis of biological samples by Volume EM techniques (i.e. immuno-EM, CEMoViS, Tokuyasu, CLEM and TEM imaging). **Organizational and social skills**: - Communication, team building and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with other teams and work synergistically to effectively drive projects.
- Highly organised and meticulous work attitude. **Application instructions**
- a CV;
- a motivation letter in English (max 1 page long); **Additional Information** HT offers a highly collaborative, international, and diverse work environment. The working language is English. HT will foster top quality, interdisciplinary research by promoting a vibrant environment consisting of independent research groups that attracts outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. HT scientists have full access to cutting-edge Core Facilities. HT is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that seeks to promote a collegial and family-friendly atmosphere and offers attractive conditions and benefits. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, medical and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation if eligible. **_Researchers coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, may agevolazioni from income tax benefits if eligible_**_._- Number of positions offered: 1_
- Contract offered: CCNL _Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed-term 3 years - employee level, with the possibility of renewal.
- The position is based in Milan._