Dear members, We are seeking a motivated young scientist with a background in structural biology and an interest in instrumentation and/or methodology. As a member of the PROXIMA 1 beamline team, your main scientific mission will be to contribute to a research program focused on the structural characterization of proteins and complexes involved in RNA degradation in trypanosomatid parasites. You will also be involved in user support activities.
The position will open in November 2010. For further information, contact: beatriz.guimar...@synchrotron-soleil.fr Qualifications & Experience: The candidate holds a Ph.D. or equivalent in science related to structural biology. You must have expertise in one or several of the following domains: production, purification and crystallization of recombinant proteins, X-ray crystallography, structure determination and analysis. Knowledge of biophysical characterization methods such as small angle X-ray scattering, circular dichroism, calorimetry, FTIR, Raman, will be much appreciated. General conditions: The offer concerns a Post-doctoral contract for a two year-period. The place of work will be at Synchrotron SOLEIL, which is located in the Paris suburbs (Saint-Aubin). Applications should include a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae with the addresses of two referees. Applications should be preferably registered directly on the: http://candidature.synchrotron-soleil.fr/VotreCandidature/ with the reference: Post-Doc PROXIMA 1. Deadline for submission of applications is 10th September 2010. http://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/images/File/soleil/DivisionAdministration/Personnel/SOLEIL_postDoc_PROXIMA%201.pdf Best regards Beatriz Guimaraes
