Postdoctoral Research Associate at the interface of cryo-EM and AI at Los Alamos National Laboratory jobs in United States
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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 19 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate at the interface of cryo-EM and AI at Los Alamos National Laboratory

positionLos Alamos, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$97K/yr - $114K/yr

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a hands-on experimental cryo-EM scientist to join an interdisciplinary team to solve groundbreaking structures and co-develop state-of-the-art AI models that learn directly from experimental data.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute cutting-edge cryo-EM experiments from sample preparation through data collection
Drive data processing and 3D reconstruction, working closely with AI scientists to push resolution and interpretability
Help design and test new AI methods that accelerate structure determination and reveal dynamic conformational landscapes
Work with exascale-class high-performance computing resources and modern GPU clusters to turn massive datasets into biological insight
You'll be embedded in a team that brings together structural biology, physics, computation, and AI

Qualification

Cryo-EM experimentsProtein purificationRNA biochemistryAI/ML frameworksStructural modelingCollaborative researchCommunication

Required

Experience in performing cryo-EM experiments
Experience in protein purification
Experience in RNA biochemistry
Demonstrated scientific productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, open-source tools)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, or a related field completed within the last five years or expected soon

Preferred

Experience in sample preparation and grid optimization
Experience with structural modeling
Commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research
Familiarity AI/ML frameworks

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
dateFounded in 1943
location
Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.lanl.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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