Protein Crystallographer Jealott's Hill, Bracknell, Berkshire, UK
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD in biochemistry or equivalent who is enthusiastic about working across the range of protein crystallography activities, from protein production to structure refinement of proteins and protein-ligand complexes. The qualified candidate will have a strong background in protein production and crystallisation as well as x-ray data collection, structure refinement and validation. Computational and molecular modelling skills are a plus. Candidates will need to demonstrate flexible teamworking and a tenacious approach to delivering structural solution outputs to projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate structural knowledge to a meaningful output for multidisciplinary project teams are highly desirable qualities for this post. Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2010 were approximately $11 billion. Syngenta employs over 26,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SYNN) and on the New York Stock Exchange (SYT). Jealott's Hill International Research Centre is the largest research and technology site within the company. Further information is available at www.syngenta.com. If you are excited by the prospect of developing your career with a world-leading agribusiness, we would like to hear from you. The post is expected to be for two years. The successful candidate will be employed by SRG and placed at Syngenta, Bracknell. Please visit http://www.srg.co.uk/syngentajobs.aspx to apply online. Informal enquiries can be made to Daniel Kloer ([email protected]).
