PostDoc position with a Focus on Cryo-Electron and Cryo-Correlative Light-Electron Microscopy

Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis

PostDoc position with a Focus on Cryo-Electron and Cryo-Correlative Light-Electron Microscopy 100 %

Start of employment Position available immediately, temporary

The Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis at the University of Zurich offers researchers a wide range of light and electron microscopy methods. We support and train users in all aspects of microscopy, maintain and operate complex microscope systems, develop and implement new imaging methods, and collaborate closely with research groups. In addition, we offer hands-on training and lectures for students and researchers.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for cryo-transmission and plasma focused ion beam milling/scanning electron microscopes, including optimization, testing and coordination with service engineers.
• Training and supporting users in single particle analysis cryoEM as well as cryo correlative light-electron microscopy, covering all steps from sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis.
• Training users in advanced light microscopy techniques, including integration into correlative workflows.
• Defining and implementing optimal workflow strategies in collaboration with users.
• Developing novel imaging workflows
• Teaching in lectures and courses
• Participation in research projects and collaborations with research groups

Your profile

• A PhD degree and proven experience in structural biology
• Expertise in cryo-electron microscopy applications (structure determination by single particle analysis and/or subtomogram averaging) is an advantage
• Additional experience in negative staining, and sample preparation by focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy as well as light microscopy is considered a plus
• Strong motivation to support and train users with a problem-solving mindset accompanied by excellent communication skills
• Proactivity for learning and assimilating new concepts, tools, and techniques
• Good command of both written and spoken English, preferably also German.

We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative team within an intercultural scientific environment, using innovative microscopy and imaging techniques and gaining experience with cutting-edge technologies.

The position is full-time (100%) and initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of four years. Salary and employment conditions follow cantonal regulations.

Information on your application

Please submit your application by October 30, 2025, in PDF Format

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
• Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location
Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis

Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information
Questions about the job

Andres Kaech

Deputy Head of Facility

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