Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science, particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics. DESY invites applications for 2 Scientist positions to enhance the macromolecular crystallography research team at this state-of-the-art beamline III. PETRA III, one of the most brilliant hard X-ray facilities worldwide, currently provides 20 undulator beamlines for experiments utilizing the extreme source brilliance.
About the position:
- Develop and pursue own independent research projects in the field of macromolecular and serial crystallography
- Commissioning of new instrumentation and implementation of new techniques and software applications at the beamline
- Work in an interdisciplinary team in very close collaboration with the user community
- User support at P11
Requirements
- Applicants must hold PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field
- Applicant must demonstrate strong background in X-ray crystallography and protein structure determination using synchrotron radiation and/or free electron lasers.
- Applicant must possess good experimental skills and strong interest in instrumentation development.
- Applicant must have programming skills in Python or C++ would be an asset
- Applicant must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and teamwork abilities
Duration: 2 years
Applications:
- Apply via online application system
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| Organization | Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) |
| Country | Germany |
| Fellowship Level | Scientist |
| Subject areas | Biochemistry, Chemistry |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | PhD degree |
| Deadline | 5th December 2018 |
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