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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Beamline Biophysicist Scientist/Engineer
with the Berkeley Center for Structural Biology
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Biophysicist Scientist/Engineer
Requisition Number: 019508
Division: Physical Biosciences
Date Opened: 10/10/2006
SUMMARY: As a member of the Berkeley Center for Structural Biology
(BCSB), provide technical and scientific support for users at the BCSB
beamlines (http://bcsb.lbl.gov) at the Advanced Light Source in Berkeley
California. Work with the BCSB group leader and other BCSB scientists
and engineers to develop methodology and instrumentation for collecting
and analyzing crystallographic data using synchrotron radiation.
Participate on projects involving the structure determination of
biological molecules and biomolecular complexes.
DUTIES: Essential - Provide support for users regarding data collection,
processing, archiving, and analysis. Play a leadership role in
overseeing and participating in engineering projects to advance the
capabilities of the beamlines. Participate in the development of
instrumentation and methodology for biological crystallography.
Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of
collaborative experiments involving biological crystallography.
Collaborate with colleagues both internal and external to the Berkeley
Lab. Prepare documentation for beamline staff and users. Prepare
scientific data for publication in refereed journals and present
findings at seminars and conferences. Required to occasionally work
off-hours and weekends to support users. Marginal - Assist with
developing research proposals that lead to continued funding in the area
of biological crystallography for the BCSB/ALS.
QUALIFICATIONS: Essential - Substantial experience working in the area
of synchrotron science using complex instrumentation and computer
controls. Experience with the collection of experimental data for
biological crystallography. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent
research and organize results for publication and presentation
documented by publication record in either: physics, biology,
bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry or instrumentation fields.
Excellent written communication skills along with strong organizational,
analytical, and interpersonal skills. Experience in the use of computer
programs required for biological crystallography. Ability to work in a
team environment and effectively interact with a broad range of
colleagues. Marginal - Ph.D. in physics, biology, bioengineering,
biophysics, or related field. Experience in UNIX computing.
NOTE: This is a one year Term appointment with the possibility of
renewal under the same terms and conditions, contingent upon continued
funding and availability of work.
To apply: visit http://cjo.lbl.gov/ and search for the job number
019508. Please see http://cjo.lbl.gov/app_instr.html for details of how
to apply.
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Paul Adams
Senior Staff Scientist, Physical Biosciences Division
Head, Berkeley Center for Structural Biology
Building 6, Room 2126
Tel: 510-486-4225, Fax: 510-486-5909
http://bcsb.lbl.gov/
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
1 Cyclotron Road
BLDG 6R2100
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
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