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'''Job location''': Grenoble, France.<br>
'''Job location''': Cambridge, UK<br>
'''Job title/reference''': Staff scientist - Microfocus Macromolecular Crystallography Beamline
'''Job title/reference''': Staff scientist - Biophysical specialist (LMB09/064)<br>
ID23-2 at the ESRF (W/08/054)<br>
'''Post details''': Appointment at junior or senior level, commensurate with experience.<br>
'''Post details''': An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate.<br>
'''Application deadline''': 11/3/2009<br>
'''Application deadline''': 8/2/2009<br>
'''Application details/contact person''': Roger WIlliams, rlw@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.
'''Application details/contact person''': Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
application@embl.de<br>
application@embl.de<br>
'''Link''': EMBL jobs [http://www-db.embl.de/jss/servlet/de.embl.bk.emblGroups.JobsPage/08054.html]<br>
'''Link''': MRC jobs [http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk]<br>
'''Brief job description''': A highly motivated scientist with crystallographic experience is required to join the Synchrotron Crystallography team of the EMBL-Grenoble Outstation. This team works in close collaboration with the Diffraction Instrumentation Team on the development of advanced instrumentation for MX-beamlines, such as the microdiffractometer (MD2), mini-kappa goniometer head (MK3) and sample changer (SC3) currently installed at many synchrotrons. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and user support of the highly successful microfocus beamline ID23-2 at the ESRF that has now been in user operation since late 2005. Other activities, to be carried out in collaboration with the ESRF and external users, include the development of advanced strategies and methodologies for X-ray data collection from microcrystals that is now needed for challenging structural biology projects at 3rd generation synchrotrons.<br>
'''Brief job description''': We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the LMB biophysical facility. The individual will support a range of collaborative projects involving biophysical methods for studying macromolecules and their interactions. The individual will also help conduct workshops, provide informal training for biophysical techniques, help maintain biophysical instumentation and develop new applications.<br>
 
The successful candidate should have a PhD degree and at least two years post-doctoral experience in crystallography. An interest in and a knowledge of instrumentation and software for crystallography beamlines at a synchrotron is desirable. Successful candidates will work closely with external visitors and should have an excellent command of English. Basic knowledge of French would be advantageous.<br>
Applicants should have a Ph.D. and have a strong interest in biophysical techniques. It is anticipated that the position may involve techniques such as calorimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy, light scattering, circular dichroism, mass spectrometry, microscopy, analytical centrifugation and X-ray crystallography. Previous experience with some or all of these techniques is essential. The appointment will be at a junior or senior level depending on relevant experience.<br>
 
Candidates will be awarded a three year Career Development Fellowship which is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed her or his doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline. In which case the applicant will learn and develop biophysical techniques applied to eukaryotic signal transduction, intracellular protein sorting or transcriptional regulation. Experienced candidates will be appointed to either a permanent Investigator Scientist or Senior Investigator Scientist position (depending on level of experience).<br>
 
For further information please contact Dr Roger Williams, e-mail rlw@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk<br>
 
The salary will be supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days' annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.<br>
 
This position is subject to pre-employment screening.<br>
 
Applications for this post must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the reference number LMB09/064. Please include a CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have access to the internet, or experience technical difficulties, please contact 01793 301257.<br>
 
Closing date: 11 March 2009 <br>

Revision as of 15:49, 15 February 2009

Job location: Cambridge, UK
Job title/reference: Staff scientist - Biophysical specialist (LMB09/064)
Post details: Appointment at junior or senior level, commensurate with experience.
Application deadline: 11/3/2009
Application details/contact person: Roger WIlliams, rlw@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. application@embl.de
Link: MRC jobs [1]
Brief job description: We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the LMB biophysical facility. The individual will support a range of collaborative projects involving biophysical methods for studying macromolecules and their interactions. The individual will also help conduct workshops, provide informal training for biophysical techniques, help maintain biophysical instumentation and develop new applications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. and have a strong interest in biophysical techniques. It is anticipated that the position may involve techniques such as calorimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy, light scattering, circular dichroism, mass spectrometry, microscopy, analytical centrifugation and X-ray crystallography. Previous experience with some or all of these techniques is essential. The appointment will be at a junior or senior level depending on relevant experience.

Candidates will be awarded a three year Career Development Fellowship which is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed her or his doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline. In which case the applicant will learn and develop biophysical techniques applied to eukaryotic signal transduction, intracellular protein sorting or transcriptional regulation. Experienced candidates will be appointed to either a permanent Investigator Scientist or Senior Investigator Scientist position (depending on level of experience).

For further information please contact Dr Roger Williams, e-mail rlw@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk

The salary will be supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days' annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening.

Applications for this post must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the reference number LMB09/064. Please include a CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have access to the internet, or experience technical difficulties, please contact 01793 301257.

Closing date: 11 March 2009