Scientist, Mini Laser Phase Plate, CZI Institute, USA

The Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute is seeking an experienced Scientist, Laser Phase Plate, to drive the development of a mini laser phase plate for cryoEM.

What You’ll Do

• Help direct and drive the development of a miniaturized version of a laser phase plate and test its utility for cryoET in a variety of instruments.  
• Work closely with teams at both CZII and the laboratory of Dr. Holger Muller to and help to coordinate collaborative efforts.   
• Be able to work independently but also liaise and collaborate with the developers of the laser phase plate, consultants,  the other technology group leaders, visitors and the global community. 
• Liaise particularly closely with teams developing methods for control and automation of the electron microscope and for validating new technologies. 

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in laser optics and the design and assembly of integrated optical systems and electronics, and quantum electrodynamics.
• Experience with the design and development of  optical cavities
• Experience with adapting sophisticated new technologies for transmission electron microscopy
• Experience with developing new technologies in a clean room environment
• Experience with computer-aided design
• Experience with prototyping of mechanical systems, photon-electron interactions

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