Call for the Recruitment of a Researcher in the Area of Structural Biology: Resolution of Three-dimensional Structures of Biological Macromolecules by X-ray Crystallography
The Institute for Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), University of Zaragoza, (Spain), looks for a researcher with proved experience in the technique of X-ray crystallography applied to biological macromolecules. The candidate has to be interested in competing for one of the positions summoned by the government of Aragon (Aragon I+D) for recruitment of researchers. The BIFI institute will support the application of candidates with credited experience in: 1.- Methods in the production of monocrystals of proteins and nucleic acids. 2.- X-ray diffraction collection in conventional systems in laboratory and using synchrotron facilities. 3.- Handling of software packages for the resolution of three-dimensional structures from X-ray data (data processing, phases determination, molecular replacement, refinement, modelling, model validation ...) 4.- Any further relevant experience will be also considered an asset: capacity in the application for public and private funds, experience with crystallisation robots and in the resolution of proteinprotein and protein:ligand complex structures, as well as knowledge in cloning, expression and protein purification. It offers: 1.- An scientific work environment. The working place will be the BIFI laboratories, located in a new building, in the "Rio Ebro" Campus, University of Zaragoza 2.-A recently acquired X-ray diffractometer. This equipment is provided with all necessary systems and devices for x-ray diffraction of macromolecules. 3.- Linux work stations including all software necessary for structure resolution from X-ray diffraction data. 4.- Crystallization laboratories with controlled temperature (4 and 18 ºC) and with all material required for crystal growing and visualizing. 5.- Preparative laboratories for production and manipulation of proteins and nucleic acids. 6.- Permanent collaborations with the established research lines of the Structural Biology section of BIFI; proteins stability and folding, protein-protein, protein-DNA and protein-ligand interactions. It is expected that the selected candidate will: 1- Develop his/her own projects 2- Collaborates with the ongoing research lines at BIFI 3- Participates in setting up the protein crystallization and X-ray diffraction laboratories in the new BIFI building Candidates interested please send an email with CV (including list of publications) plus three reference letters before 15th July of 2008 to: Dra. Marta Martínez: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Phone: +34976762841 Dra. Milagros Medina: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Phone: +34976762476 Dr. Javier Sancho: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Phone: +34976761286 If you wish further information please contact us or check our web page http://bifi.unizar.es Call for the recruitment of researchers. Gobierno de Aragón Aragon I+D has launched a new call for applications to fill 8 research positions in different areas. The call for applications is open to any candidate that fills the requirements of academic background as well as a significant postdoctoral experience, irrespective of nationality. However, only very strong candidates with excellent leadership capabilities and an outstanding research record will be considered. Applications must be downloaded from this site and submitted by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] before 14.00 h (GMT) of September 26th 2008. (Please see the requirements below) Characteristics of the positions: 8 full-time positions will be offered, and it is generally expected that the successful candidates will become permanent staff of Aragon I+D, and will work along with teams from university or other research centres in Aragon in the premises of these cooperating institutions (please see the institutions below). Arago I+D researchers are expected to make a substantial contribution to their own areas of research and be active members of the Aragon science-technology system.The performance of the researchers will be periodically subjected to external evaluation. Salaries will be in line with those paid at Aragon university and will be commensurate with the experience and potential of the candidates and will therefore be negotiated individually. Start-up research packages may also be arranged in certain cases. For foreign nationals, Aragon I+D will assist with visa and work permit procedures. The contract will be effective only when the selected candidates are able to work legally in Spain. The selection of applicants will take into consideration the objectives of the Aragon Government's Research and Innovation Plan, which prioritizes certain areas (see the list below). However, applications from outstanding researchers in any area of knowledge may also be considered. Requisites for the candidates: The candidates are expected to have a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral experience, with at least two years spent in a centre different from that where the position is advertised. The applications will be assessed by an independent evaluation commission, whose responsibility will be to rank the different candidates for a given position according to their merits and potential. Based on this assessment, and on interviews conducted with the best candidates, Aragon I+D will make the corresponding offers, after approval of the Board of Trustees. More information can be found at http://www.araid.es/
