Beamline Scientist: Macromolecular Crystallography 922 views

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).

—————–Quick Overview————-
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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