The call for early-stage PostDoc *Juan de la Cierva - Formación* 2-year contract from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (BOE 5 Diciembre de 2014 Sec III pág. 100556) is now open. We seek for an early-stage postdoc to carry out a project development of computing methods in Structural Biology related to ARCIMBOLDO ( http://chango.ibmb.csic.es/ARCIMBOLDO <http://www.ibmb.csic.es/index.php?pg=laboratorio&tab=lab_home&idLaboratorio=13>) at the Institute of Molecular Biology Barcelona, CSIC, located at the premises of Barcelona Science Park, www.pcb.ub.edu.
ARCIMBOLDO exploits large scale calculations to tackle the phase problem with multisolution methods performings parallel model fragment search with the PHASER coupled to density modification and autotracing with SHELXE and runs on a single multicore machine, grid of computers or supercomputer. This method has been successfully used for ab Initio solution at 2 Å of several previously unknown proteins. Recently, we have moved on from the enforcement of secondary to tertiary structure constraints with BORGES. The goal of the work is programming new methods. For the *Juan de la Cierva-Formación* application, the candidate should: - have obtained her/his Doctor title between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014. - have a strong expertise in programming and a background in structural biology or chemistry. Experience in macromolecular crystallography is an advantage. - have a good publication record, due to the intrinsic highly competitive nature of the call. - be fluent in English, show initiative and have a highly motivated attitude towards research. Candidates who do not accomplish these conditions cannot be further considered. The outcome of the call is expected for summer 2015 and thereafter the successful candidates will have up to 6-months to join the group. Additional funding is available to bridge the time until fellowship start. Interested candidates may get more information about our projects, at http://chango.ibmb.csic.es/BORGES Interested candidates should send as soon as possible and before *January 20, 2015* an e-mail with their CV together with a motivation letter and contact details of one or two referees to [email protected] -- ICREA Res. Prof. Isabel Usón IBMB-CSIC http://www.ibmb.csic.es/index.php?pg=laboratorio&tab=lab_home&idLaboratorio=24 -- ICREA Res. Prof. Isabel Usón IBMB-CSIC
