A postdoctoral position is available in the Physics Department at Cornell University. The position will focus on experimental and computational methods development to exploit the wealth of additional information about protein structure, function and energy landscapes that may be available via variable temperature X-ray crystallography, between the protein-solvent glass transition near 200 K and room/biological temperature. These studies are enabled by insights into ice formation in bulk and nanoconfined aqueous environments and by methods for controlling it that have been developed in our laboratory. Additional work may involve studies of ultra-fast data collection using ultra-intense microfocused synchrotron X-ray beams as a route to more efficient room- and variable temperature data collection.
Experiments will be performed at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (located on the Cornell Campus, a 10 minute walk from the Physics building) and at the Advanced Photon Source. Aside from CHESS, Cornell has excellent central facilities for molecular biology, materials science, and nanofabrication, providing an outstanding environment for professional development. Applicants should have a strong interest in developing new methods for macromolecular crystallography, a Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, Applied Physics, Molecular/Structural Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, excellent analytical and computer skills, and excellent team work skills. They should be highly self-motivated and be able to work independently. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in X-ray crystallography or other areas of X-ray science, although this is not essential. Please apply via Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3921. -- Robert E. Thorne Professor of Physics Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow 529A Clark Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
