DESY, Hamburg location, is seeking a Scientist for Protein Nanocrystallography (f/m)
DESY is one of the world’s leading centres for the investigation of the structure of matter. DESY develops, runs and uses accelerators and detectors for photon science and particle physics. The Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) is a jointly operated research cooperation between DESY, the Max Planck Society and the University of Hamburg. DESY supports three CFEL divisions with leaders jointly appointed with the University of Hamburg. The Coherent Imaging Division of CFEL is developing novel methods in macromolecular structure determination, using intense X-ray laser pulses to out-run radiation damage and thereby removing the biggest bottleneck in structural biology: the need to grow large well-diffracting crystals. The Division is leading a consortium to deploy serial femtosecond crystallography at the European XFEL. For this we are seeking a scientist. The position * Lead the design, development and construction of the Serial Femtosecond Crystallography (SFX) instrument at the European XFEL. * Develop beamline equipment, diagnostics, and analysis methods for serial crystallography, and to critically evaluate new concepts for the instrument. * Pursue independent and collaborative research in serial crystallography. * Communicate developments within the consortium and the broad community. Requirements * A PhD in experimental physics or a related field * An ability for teamwork in a group of scientists and engineers * Expert knowledge in crystallographic theory and methods and X-ray physics * Strong background in development of instrumentation * Excellent English For further information please contact Prof. Henry Chapman, +49 40 8998 4155, henry.chap...@cfel.de The position is limited to 3 years. Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. DESY operates flexible work schemes. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. There is an bilingual kindergarten on the DESY site. The deadline for applications is 28 February 2013. Please send your application, quoting reference code EM242/2012, by post or e-mail as follows: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Human Resources Department Notkestraße 85 22607 Hamburg Germany E-Mail: recruitm...@desy.de PDF version of these details: http://www.desy.de/v2/docs/1354184737-e.pdf Phone: +49 40 8998-3392 www.desy.de
