University of Cambridge
Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist
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About the Department
The Department of Biochemistry is one of the largest departments within the School of the Biological Sciences, and it conducts diverse cutting-edge research on cancer, cell, structural biology, and biomolecular interactions. The Department hosts a state-of-the-art Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) Facility, including Talos Arctica 200 kV and Titan Krios 300 kV electron microscopes, along with associated equipment for sample preparation, data processing, and analysis.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist to join the facility team. The role combines hands-on cryo-electron microscopy with the coordination and delivery of projects for industrial and commercial partners.
The successful candidate will support industrial and commercial projects from initial discussions and experimental design through to data collection, analysis and completion. They will act as a key contact for external clients, provide specialist scientific advice, coordinate project activity across the facility, and help ensure work is delivered to agreed quality, timescale and service requirements. The role will also contribute to facility operations, project costings, resource planning and the continued development of industrial services.
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Responsibilities
- Support industrial and commercial projects from initial discussions and experimental design through to data collection, analysis and completion.
- Act as a key contact for external clients.
- Provide specialist scientific advice.
- Coordinate project activity across the facility.
- Help ensure work is delivered to agreed quality, timescale and service requirements.
- Contribute to facility operations, project costings, resource planning and the continued development of industrial services.
Requirements
- Hold a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Have strong practical experience in biological cryo-electron microscopy and structural biology analysis.
- Experience of working within an industrial or commercial organisation is essential.
- A strong understanding of the expectations, timelines and client-facing requirements associated with commercial scientific projects.
- Excellent project management, organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.
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Job Details
- Position: Cryo-EM Industrial Projects Scientist
- Type: Fixed-term (1 year initially)
- Application: Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- Interviews: Scheduled to take place between 5th - 7th October 2026.
- Contact for Informal Discussions: Dr Dimitri Chirgadze via email: dyc21@cam.ac.uk
- Contact for Application Assistance: Biochemistry HR team via email: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk
- Reference: Quote reference PH51060 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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