We are looking for a Research Scientist responsible for our new X-ray Crystallography Facility at the Institute of Structural Biology of the Helmholtz Zentrum München. The ideal candidate will have excellent practical and theoretical knowledge in crystallization and structure determination of proteins by X-ray crystallography, as well as experience in sub-cloning, protein expression and purification. Since the successful candidate will also support the Chemical Biology Initiative of the Helmholtz Zentrum, experience in working with small inhibitory molecules would be an advantage. The person will be responsible for running the facility on a daily basis, interaction with collaboration partners, coordination and performing dataset collection as well as structure determination.
We are searching for a talented and motivated individual with a PhD in a relevant field. Strong communications skills are required as well as the ability to work independently. Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams is of advantage, as is experience in teaching others on how to solve structures. We offer the opportunity to work in a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment (X-ray crystallography, NMR, SAXS, SANS, structural bioinformatics, biophysics, biochemistry) with access to state-of-the-art technology. The Helmholtz Zentrum München offers an excellent scientific environment, while Munich provides a high standard of living and an outstanding cultural atmosphere. Interested individuals should submit a single PDF file to Dierk Niessing ([email protected]) containing the following: cover/motivation letter outlining the interest in this position, a curriculum vitae, a description of research experience, copies of degrees, and references or contact information of people who are willing to serve as reference. Additional information can be obtained from http://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/en/stb/, informal enquiries can be made by directly contacting Dierk Niessing. The official job announcement can be found at http://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/en/career/job-openings/job/job/1714/index.html.
