Computational Specialist with a focus cryoEM/ET analysis - Michael group
- Full Time (40 h/w)
- Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria
- € 50,000* gross/year; position initially limited for two years (extension and transition to a permanent contract tbd)
Your Responsibilities
The Michael group uses cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), including single-particle and tomography approaches, to elucidate the ultrastructure of chromatin and its regulatory complexes within cells. We combine cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM and cryo-ET) with a host of other biophysical, biochemical, in-silico, and in-vivo methods. We are seeking a talented and dedicated specialist to become the "computational heart" of our new group. Your primary focus will be developing computational analysis workflows for cryo-EM/electron tomography data, providing crucial support for our biologically focused team members, and advancing our computational capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with ISTA's rich computational community and leverage cutting-edge computational approaches, including deep learning and artificial intelligence:
- Develop and optimize computational workflows for analyzing cryo-EM and cryo-ET data
- Assisting team members with their analyses while also leading independent projects
- Interface with ISTA’s SSUs (electron microscopy, scientific computing) to build and manage computational pipelines and software for the group
- Collaborate with ISTA's computational science and data science teams to utilize deep learning and AI to enhance data analysis techniques
- Contribute to multidisciplinary projects within the lab
Your Profile
- Ph.D. degree and/or postdoctoral experience in structural biology, computer science, or a related discipline
- Experience in working in a high-level research environment
- Substantial experience in (cryo-)EM image analysis, with a preference for cryo-ET exposure
- Expertise in subtomogram averaging (STA) and single particle analysis (SPA) software
- Strong expertise with working in UNIX/Linux and high-performance computing environments
- Experience in Shell scripting and proficiency in computational languages, such as Python, or C++
- Ability to learn and integrate new concepts, tools, and techniques
- Proficiency in English with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong multi-project management skills and a team-player attitude
- Experience in multidisciplinary projects is a plus
- Strong organizational skills, reliability and a sense for responsibility
- Proactive personality with a solution-oriented approach
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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!
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Your benefits
Education & training 
Cafeteria 
Childcare 
Free shuttle bus 
Multiple health offers 
Pension insurance *This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.
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