Dear all The Structural Biology Research Center at the Photon Factory (Japan) is advertising for several PostDoc positions in structural biology. Notably, one position will link methodology in structural biology applied to XFEL by comparison with 'classical' x-ray sources at synchrotrons.
Further details available below. You can also contact me directly, and have a look at the Structural Biology Research Center webpage for detailed information on our diverse activities: http://pfweis.kek.jp/eng/index.html Kind regards. Leo CHAVAS ###DETAILS BELOW### Title : Postdoctoral Fellow Number of Job Opening : 1 Inst/Lab : Structural Biology Research Center Term : The contract is for 1 year, but may be renewed at the end of the term until March 2017 at the longest Start of the term : Successful candidate is expected to take the position as soon as possible Job Description : In 2012, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology in Japan (MEXT) launched a five-year program "Key Strategic Research Projects Using X-ray Free Electron Laser, SACLA" (XFEL). As a co-leader of one of its projects, for the "Development of Rapid Structural Analysis Methodologies for Protein Drug Targets" directed by Prof. So Iwata, KEK will pursue structural biology research on human proteins of medical interest. The KEK team will be responsible for developing new methodologies applicable to in vivo crystal growth and nano-crystallography using the XFEL. The successful candidate is expected to play a central role in the development of these methodologies, as well as directly applying them to the structural analysis of human protein crystals grown in vivo at the Japanese XFEL SACLA. The candidate is expected to have experiences in protein crystallography research including protein production, X-ray crystallography and relevant software developments. Method of Selection : We will first make a selection by submitted documents and interview. Interview will take place on a first-come first-served policy. (We will inform of the interview date the candidates who passed our documentary screening.) Documents to submit : A4 size paper - 29.5 cm x 21 cm or similar including 1) Curriculum vitae: please write the possible date you would be able to start the job at the Synchrotron Radiation Science Division II. Please also write your birth date in the application form. 2) Research and job experience related to this application. 3) Publication list 4) Research and development plan at the SBRC if employed (should cover areas corresponding to the whole job description) 5) Reprints of major publications (fewer than 6) 6) Other reference materials (list of invited talks, awards etc.) 7) Recommendation of reference letter(s): recommendation of reference letter(s) must be addressed to Dr. Kazuyoshi Yamada, Director, IMSS, attention to Personnel Affairs Unit 1 of KEK. For more information : Please contact Assist. Prof. Leo Chavas, Synchrotron Radiation Science Division ll, Institute of Materials Structure Science. Tel: +81 29-864-5200 (ext: 4901) Fax: +81 29-864-2801 E-mail: [email protected] Application to be mailed to: Personnel Affairs Unit 1 KEK 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0801 Japan (We accept recommendation or reference letter(s) by email) Others : - KEK is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women. - This program will be evaluated in the third year. --------------------------------------------------- Chavas Leonard M.G., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Structural Biology Research Center Photon Factory High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) 305-0801 Tsukuba Oho 1-1 Japan --------------------------------------------------- Phone : +81(0)29-864-5642 (4901) Fax : +81(0)29-864-2801 E-mail : [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------
