Senior Laboratory Research Scientist - in Electron Microscopy

Short summary

The EM STP is one of 17 STPs that support science at the Crick. The priority of the team is to collaborate with Crick scientists to prepare, image and analyse their cells, tissues and model organisms, and return results to expedite discovery science. To deliver the best imaging science within this dynamic and innovative institute, we have a team of ten electron microscopists, two physicists and a CZI Imaging Scientist responsible for our Citizen Science programme.

Project scope

An exciting opportunity to be a part of a pioneering biomedical research institute, dedicated to innovation and science. We are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic, experienced and adaptable Electron Microscopist to join our growing team.

The role of Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (SLRS) will work within the Electron Microscopy Science Technology Platform (EM STP). The post-holder will assist in providing outstanding imaging science for researchers at the Crick, from initial consultation through to sample processing, imaging, analysis and data interpretation. The post-holder will work on multiple imaging projects in collaboration with Crick and partner university research scientists, across a broad range of biomedical research disciplines (cell biology, immunology, infection and immunity, parasitology, cancer biology, neurobiology, biomaterials, clinical research and more). The post-holder will use a range of sample preparation, imaging and analysis workflows, encompassing light, X-ray and electron microscopy, often combined into correlative and multimodal pipelines. The post-holder may be involved in technique and technology development projects where the scientific research questions demand new innovations in imaging science. The post-holder will also contribute to smooth day-to-day operation of the facility.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute is world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy. 

• If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.
• The closing date for applications is 06 September 2021.
• All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.