Greetings CCP4 posters: Below is a job posting for: Associate Director, Protein Structure Laboratory at the University of Kansas
Position Description: The University of Kansas has an immediate career opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced scientist to lead the Protein Structure Laboratory. This Core Laboratory is part of a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Protein Structure and Function. It focuses on the use of X-ray crystallography for macromolecular structure determination in support of research groups associated with the COBRE and other research centers and departments. It operates in a highly collegial and collaborative research environment and supports a diverse range of investigators and research projects. The Associate Director will oversee the operation of the laboratory; provide expertise, training, and/or service in crystallization, diffraction and structure determination as required by client projects; and assist or collaborate with clients on preparation of manuscripts and grant applications involving macromolecular X-ray crystallography. For further information please see http://psf.cobre.ku.edu. To apply please go to https://jobs.ku.edu, position #00206773. Position requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry or a closely related field with at least two years of experience in application of macromolecular X-ray structure determination. This would preferably include experience working in collaborative and/or team-based projects and least four publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, at least two of which deal with macromolecular X-ray structure determination. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are also essential for this position. Salary: Competitive commensurate with experience. Starting date: ASAP. Review of applications will begin on June 16, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer. -- Emily E. Scott, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept. of Medicinal Chemistry University of Kansas 1251 Wescoe Hall Dr. Lawrence, KS 66045 phone: (785) 864-5559 fax: (785) 864-5326 http://www.medchem.ku.edu/faculty_scott.shtml
