Researcher in Biochemistry (Stockholm University)

Reference number: SU FV-4510-25 Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics / SciLifeLab Location: Stockholm, Sweden Employment type: Full-time, permanent Start date: As per agreement Application deadline: 31 January 2026 Workplace Overview SciLifeLab: National center for molecular biosciences, hosted by Karolinska Institutet, KTH, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University Focus: Health and environmental research, integrating structural biology, cell biology, and translational medicine Cryo-EM Unit Stockholm node: Part of cryo-NET, equipped with Titan Krios (G2 & G3i), Talos Arctica, Chameleon sample freezer, Leica Cryo Thunder, micropatterning systems, and advanced detectors for single-particle and tomography Main Responsibilities Maintain high-end cryo-EM instruments in collaboration with system engineers Train and support users in sample preparation and data collection (single particle and tomography) Advise on data processing and analysis, implementing state-of-the-art pipelines Develop cryo-ET and volume EM capabilities (e.g., plasma FIB-SEM) and correlative workflows with advanced light microscopy Collaborate with researchers across Sweden and the Nordic countries on molecular, cellular, and systems-level biology projects Qualifications Mandatory: Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, or related field Practical experience in high-end cryo-EM operation for single particle or tomography/subtomogram averaging Strong technical, communication, and teaching skills Preferred / Advantageous: Experience with volume EM or micro-ED Enthusiasm for user training and collaborative research Employment Terms Full-time, permanent position Six-month probationary period Individual salary setting Work environment: International, collaborative, equal-opportunity focused Contact Dr. Marta Carroni Phone: +46 8 16 10 13 Email: marta.carroni@scilifelab.se Union representatives: ST/OFR: st@st.su.se SACO-S: saco@saco.se SEKO: sekodirekt@seko.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Reference number: SU FV-4510-25
Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics / SciLifeLab
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: As per agreement
Application deadline: 31 January 2026

Workplace Overview

SciLifeLab: National center for molecular biosciences, hosted by Karolinska Institutet, KTH, Stockholm University, and Uppsala University
Focus: Health and environmental research, integrating structural biology, cell biology, and translational medicine
Cryo-EM Unit Stockholm node: Part of cryo-NET, equipped with Titan Krios (G2 & G3i), Talos Arctica, Chameleon sample freezer, Leica Cryo Thunder, micropatterning systems, and advanced detectors for single-particle and tomography

Main Responsibilities

Maintain high-end cryo-EM instruments in collaboration with system engineers
Train and support users in sample preparation and data collection (single particle and tomography)
Advise on data processing and analysis, implementing state-of-the-art pipelines
Develop cryo-ET and volume EM capabilities (e.g., plasma FIB-SEM) and correlative workflows with advanced light microscopy
Collaborate with researchers across Sweden and the Nordic countries on molecular, cellular, and systems-level biology projects

Qualifications

Mandatory:

Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, or related field
Practical experience in high-end cryo-EM operation for single particle or tomography/subtomogram averaging
Strong technical, communication, and teaching skills

Preferred / Advantageous: