Postdoctoral Associate: "Applications of Pressure to Structural Biology"
The Macromolecular Diffraction Facility of the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (MacCHESS) has an opening for a post-doctoral associate to continue development of the pressure cryocooling method (Kim et al. Acta Cryst. D61, 881-890 (2005), Kim et al. J. Appl. Crystallog. 46, 234-241 (2013)) and to apply pressure cryocooling to areas such as trapping of intermediates in biochemical reactions, preparation of samples for diffraction and imaging experiments, and elucidation of the effects of pressure on macromolecular structure. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in structural biology, biophysics, or a related field. Experience in hands-on development of sample-handling methods is desirable, and experience working at a synchrotron source is a plus. In addition to pursuing his/her own study of pressure effects, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with research groups wishing to apply pressure cryocooling to their samples.
The Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) serves a world-wide user base of structural biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers. MacCHESS is an NIH-supported National Resource providing support for structural biology at CHESS. MacCHESS is a heavily team-oriented environment. Good clear communication skills are a must, including fluency in the English language. This position is renewable for up to 3 years total, contingent upon availability of funds and employee performance.
Direct inquiries and applications (include cover letter, CV including publications, and detailed summary of research experience and interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent) to:
Dr. Marian Szebenyi CHESS, 200L Wilson Lab Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 E-mail: [email protected] Applications must be received by March 31, 2014. Starting date is negotiable. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.
