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Dear all,

MPI-CBG in Dresden, Germany, is searching for EM facility leader.  I 
would like to ask you to forward
this advert (please  see link and more details  below)   to all people 
who might be interested.

http://www.mpi-cbg.de/research/jobs/em.html

Thank you very much for your help

Jan

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Dr. Jan Peychl
Leader
Light Microscopy Facility
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstrasse 108
01307 Dresden
Germany

Tel.: +49 351  210 2502
Fax:  +49 351  210 2000
web:  www.mpi-cbg.de

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The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics 
(MPI-CBG) plans to appoint an*:*

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*EM Facility Leader*

 

The preferred candidate is an electron microscopist with at least 5 
years EM experience and expert in basic morphology after chemical 
fixation and embedding in epon, immuno-EM, as well as having familiarity 
with more advanced techniques such as cryo-EM and high pressure 
freezing. Some background in one or more of the model systems 
(Drosophila, C. elegans, zebra fish, mammalian culture cells, mice) 
employed at the MPI-CBG would be an advantage. Since the position is to 
head a facility, the ability to conduct multiple projects in parallel is 
essential. The EM Facility is equipped with three basic 100-120kV 
microscopes including a Philips EM400T, Morgagni, and a Tecnai 12 
Biotwin. In addition, the MPI-CBG established a tomography unit with a 
Tecnai F30 microscope and dedicated operator. All microscopes are fitted 
with digital imaging systems.

 

The facility is equipped with state of the art preparation equipment 
including Leica ultramicrotomes for resin and cryo sectioning. Both a 
Leica Impact 2 High Pressure Freezer and a Baltec freezing  unit are 
available in the facility. Furthermore, the facility has recently 
purchased a Bio-wave microwave unit and is keen to establish improved 
specimen preparation methods with the instrument.

 

The facility leader will be supported by up to 3 assistants to help meet 
the requirements of supporting the research needs of the 25 research 
groups at the MPI-CBG. Further information on the research environment 
at MPI-CBG Dresden can be found at our website www.mpi-cbg.de.

 

The position is initially for 2 years and will be compensated according 
to the TVÖD scale. The Max Planck Society is committed to employ more 
disabled persons. The application of disabled persons is strongly 
encouraged. The Max Planck Society is committed to increase the number 
of female scientists. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

For further information contact Dr. Ivan C. Baines by email 
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Please send your CV and 
the names of three referees before 12^th September 2008 to:

 

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG)

Code: EM Facility Leader

Pfotenhauerstr. 108,

D-01307 Dresden, Germany