The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
in Grenoble has an active research and international visitors program in structural molecular biology, making particular use of synchrotron X-rays and cryo-electron microscopy as structure determination techniques.
EMBL Grenoble shares the European Photon and
Neutron Science (EPN) Campus with the European Synchrotron
Radiation Facility (ESRF), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) and the French national Institut de Biologie
Structurale (IBS), whose complementary and integrated facilities provide a very rich environment for structural
biologists.
The EMBL Grenoble Instrumentation Team (https://www.embl.org/groups/grenoble- instrumentation/)
designs and builds state-of-the-art, automated sample handling
instrumentation for high-throughput crystallisation (e.g. the CrystalDirect automated harvesting robot), macromolecular
crystallography (e.g. the MD2 and MD3 micro/nano
diffractometers and Flex- HCD
frozen crystal sample changer), small-angle scattering (e.g.
sample changer and multi- modal sample exposure unit), X-ray imaging (versatile sample holders) and cryo-electron microscopy (automated
cryo-grid preparation for cells and single-particles). The
team is also responsible
for operational deployment and subsequent support, IP
protection and technology
transfer to industry. The team collaborates closely
with end-user scientists including the in house High-throughput
Crystallisation and Synchrotron Diffraction Teams, the
European Synchrotron Radiation
Facility for technology implementation on jointly run X-ray
beamlines, the Imaging Center at EMBL Heidelberg and with EMBL Hamburg, which runs X-ray beamlines for structural biology on the Petra III synchrotron at DESY, as well as other synchrotron sites.
Your role
EMBL Grenoble is seeking to recruit a visionary
team leader with demonstrable engineering expertise in the design, construction and deployment of state-of-the-art, highly automated scientific
instrumentation. The selected candidate will lead a team
(currently 8 members) of scientists,
engineers and technicians that develop, upgrade and maintain
gold-standard, sample- handling instrumentation for structural biology (macromolecular crystallography, electron microscopy/tomography)
and bioimaging (X-ray imaging, CLEM). Projects typically
involve the integration of complex workflows, often at cryogenic temperatures, using high precision mechatronic techniques and resulting in robust, automated equipment with a user-friendly interface. The team
leader will develop innovative solutions in collaboration with
scientists and manage
instrument design, construction, testing, deployment and
maintenance. Publication of
results and potential technology transfer to the
industry are also expected. As a member of EMBL’s faculty, the
candidate will take part in strategic discussions about future
directions, and proactively
engage in acquiring financial support for projects through
national French or EU grants.
You have
Applicants should have an advanced degree in
engineering, computer science, image analysis or robotics and several years of experience in the development of innovative, high precision automated scientific
instrumentation in either industry or academia. The candidate
should also have
demonstrable experience in project management involving
recruiting and coordinating a
multidisciplinary team of mechatronic engineers to
produce innovative scientific instrumentation to state-of-the-art
industrial standards within
challenging timelines.
Proactive and self-motivated, the ideal candidate
is able to communicate and defend his/her work in English, but also
appreciates working in a team and is capable of sharing
decisions. S/he should have good communication skills in English, and should be enthusiastic about working in a highly international
environment. A good working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Why join us
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer
offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an
international research organisation with a very collegial and
family friendly working environment.
The remuneration package comprises from a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, medical,
educational and other social benefits, as well as financial
support for relocation and installation, including your family.
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
What else you need to know
We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing
scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology,
physics, chemistry and computer science.
We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1800 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.
Our mission is to offer vital services in training
scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments
and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in
technology transfer
activities, and to integrate European life science research.
Interviews will take place in between 30th
June and 8th July 2022. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and names of three referees. Please apply online through: www.embl.org/jobs
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--- Kristina Djinovic Carugo Head of EMBL Grenoble - From 1. July 2022 Email: kristina.djinovic@embl.org Website: http://www.embl.fr Tel: (33) 4 76 20 7238 Secretary (33) 4 76 20 7123 Fax: (33) 4 76 20 7199 Postal address: EMBL Grenoble, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, CS 90181, 38042 Grenoble Cedex 9, France Delivery address: EMBL Grenoble, Polygone Scientifique, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France ---