Research Technician / Scientific Officer

Support biological research through electron microscopy at EMBL Heidelberg. The facility role covers sample preparation, imaging, analysis, user advice, instrument maintenance and practical training, with work on correlative and volume electron microscopy. Appointment at Research Technician or Scientific Officer level depends on qualifications and experience; the initial three-year contract is renewable up to nine years.

A relevant life-science or biophysics degree, or equivalent technical qualification, plus substantial hands-on electron microscopy experience. Expertise in sample preparation, transmission or volume microscopy, correlative imaging and relevant acquisition or analysis software.