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Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is inviting applications for a Beamline Scientist in the SLS Macromolecular Crystallography group. This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to three years.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- The selected candidate will be a part of the Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) team and participate in development and user operation of the three MX beamlines at the Swiss Light Source with the following main tasks:
- Streamline and automate user experience from sample logistics and sample delivery to fully automated data acquisition and data analysis
- Assist further development of sample changer and sample delivery for conventional and serial crystallography
- Support academic and industrial users, as well as attract new user groups
- Serve as a liaison between the MX group and industry users
- Write research proposals and acquire 3rd party funding
- Publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present at international conferences and workshops
- Supervision of assigned personnel, mentoring of PhD students and Postdocs
- The scientist will participate in the SLS 2.0 upgrade of MX beamlines and contribute to the operation of the MX instruments at the SwissFEL.
Requirements:
- Applicant must hold a PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have substantial experience in macromolecular crystallography and beamline instrumentation at storage rings.
- Familiarity and proficiency in developing and commissioning beamline instrumentation is a plus.
- Candidate must have experience in supervisory or managerial role, great organizational skills and an eye for details.
- Very good command of written and spoken English is necessary, while knowledge of German is an advantage.
Applications:
Submit application online including list of publications and addresses of referees (index no. 6121-01).
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Organization | Paul Scherrer Institute |
Country | Switzerland |
Fellowship Level | Scientist |
Subject areas | Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 28 October 2019 |
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