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