[ccp4bb] *Deadline for Travel Award*: Structural Biology Workshop, June 10-12, 2024, Arlington, VA

[Meilleur, Flora]

A reminder that the deadline to apply for travel award is this coming Friday, 
April 12!



Neutrons in Structural Biology - Challenges & Opportunities

June 10-12th 2024

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel,

Arlington, VA.



For details and registration see: Neutrons in Structural Biology - Challenges & 
Opportunities



The workshop will include a 1-day satellite training workshop (June 10, 2024) 
to educate graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the application of 
neutron techniques in structural biology.
A limited numbers of travel awards are available to support graduate students 
and post-doctoral fellows attendance at the workshop. The travel award 
application deadline is April 12, 2024. Details 
here.

Flora Meilleur on behalf of the organizing committee:
Andrey Kovalevsky
Flora Meilleur
Dean Myles
Hugh O'Neill


Flora Meilleur, Ph.D.

Neutron Scattering Scientist
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Professor
Molecular & Structural Biochemistry
N C State University

Editor, Journal of Applied Crystallography


Office: 865-576-2779




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[ccp4bb] Two postdoc positions in structural enzymology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Dear colleagues,
We have two immediate openings for Postdoctoral Research Associates at Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory:

Position 1: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in structural 
biology of enzymes degrading recalcitrant natural and synthetic polymers. The 
Postdoctoral Research Associate will join a multi-disciplinary research team 
that uses enzyme engineering and neutron/X-ray/electron diffraction to 
understand structural features that determine activity and design enzymes with 
improved efficiency. As an ORNL postdoctoral fellow you will have access to 
state-of-the-art facilities for biochemical characterization and X-ray 
diffraction, as well as access to world class facilities for neutron and 
electron diffraction.
Applicants should have received a Ph.D. in biochemistry, structural biology, 
chemistry or related science field within the last five years and should have 
extensive experience in protein purification and biochemical characterization.
For informal enquiries please contact Flora Meilleur 
(meille...@ornl.gov) or Josh Michener 
(michene...@ornl.gov)
To apply: 
https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Protein-Biochemistry-and-Structural-Biology-TN-37830/965904500/

Position 2: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to characterize 
the structure and dynamics of enzymes immobilized on biopolymer matrices using 
X-ray and neutron scattering techniques.
Applicants should have received a Ph.D. in material science, bioengineering, 
structural biology, chemistry or related science field within the last five 
years and should have experience in X-ray and/or neutron scattering techniques.

The project is part of the Biocatalysts Interactions with Gases (BIG) 
international collaboration (https://sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/big/), with  
partners at North Carolina State University (NC State), Technical University of 
Denmark (DTU), and  Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The candidate will 
join the Neutron Scattering Division at ORNL and will work closely with 
collaborator and ORNL's Weinberg Distinguished Staff Fellow Dr. Yue Yuan at the 
Center for Nanophase Material Science.

To apply: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/174730
Thank you for forwardis these positions to anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks,
Flora

Flora Meilleur, Ph.D.

Neutron Scattering Scientist
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Associate Professor
Molecular & Structural Biochemistry
N C State University

Office: 865-576-2779




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[ccp4bb] PhD fellowship at NC State & Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Thank you for sharing the following PhD opportunity with interested students! 
Best wishes, Flora

PhD fellowship in Structural Biology of Metalloenzymes at NC State & Oak Ridge 
national Laboratory


A Ph. D. research fellowship (up to 5 years) in enzyme chemistry is available 
with Dr. Flora Meilleur. The position is joint between North Carolina State 
University, the Ph. D. granting institution where the Ph. D. candidate will 
complete the program core coursework, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where 
research activities will be performed.



The project will focus on lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase, a class of copper 
containing metalloenzymes involved in biomass oxidation. High resolution X-ray 
and neutron crystallography will be used primarily to study the enzymatic 
mechanism. The project will involve collaborations to include spectroscopic and 
biophysical methods as well as computational approaches.



Key publications on the topic include (complete list 
here):
Schröder G.C., O'Dell W.B., Webb S.P., Agarwal P.K., and Meilleur F. (2021) 
Capture of activated dioxygen intermediates at the copper-active site of a 
lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase. ChemRxiv. 
10.26434/chemrxiv-2021-n4c1x
O'Dell W. B., Aggarwal P., Meilleur F. (2017) Oxygen Activation at the Active 
Site of a Fungal Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 
56:767-770



The candidate should hold a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Prior 
experience in molecular biology, protein expression, or protein purification is 
an advantage.



The position is available now and applications are welcome until the position 
is filled. Interested candidates must email a detailed CV, a letter of 
motivation and the name of three scientists for reference to Flora 
Meilleur
 prior to applying to the Graduate Program in Biochemistry at NC State.



For further information about the position, interested candidates can contact 
Flora 
Meilleur.

Further information about the NC State Biochemistry graduate program 
here.

Further information about the neutron facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory here.




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[ccp4bb] Online Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology (HANDS2021)

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ORNL Online Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/291/

Lectures: June 21 - June 25, 2021

Tutorials: June 28 - 30, 2021

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

Registration (free) is now open and will close May 14, 2021: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/291/registrations/

This online course is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers 
and faculty with knowledge of structure and function of biological 
macromolecules but with limited to no experience with neutron sciences. The 
course will cover the basics of deuterium labeling, small angle neutron 
scattering, neutron reflectometry, neutron spectroscopy, neutron imaging and 
neutron crystallography. Lectures will cover basic concepts, sample 
preparation, instrumentation and applications. Data collection and processing 
will be discussed in tutorials.




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[ccp4bb] Online Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

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ORNL Online Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology 
(https://conference.sns.gov/event/217/)

June 1 - June 5, 2020

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

Registration (free) is now open and will close May 17, 2020.

This online course is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers 
and faculty with knowledge of structure and function of biological 
macromolecules but with limited to no experience with neutron sciences. The 
course will cover the basics of deuterium labeling, small angle neutron 
scattering, neutron reflectometry, neutron spectroscopy, neutron imaging and 
neutron crystallography. Instrumentation, sample preparation, data collection 
and processing will be introduced for each neutron technique.




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[ccp4bb] Neutrons in the Environment and Life Sciences Workshop - HANDS 2020

[Meilleur, Flora]

First announcement

HANDS 2020
HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop
Oak Ridge, TN. June 1 - June 5, 2020

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in conjunction with North Carolina State 
University, and support from the National Science Foundation and the Shull 
Wollan Center - a Joint Institute for Neutron Scattering, celebrates a decade 
of neutron scattering education in structural biology at ORNL with the HFIR/SNS 
Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering workshop (HANDS 2020).

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/217/.
Application deadline: April 24, 2020
Fellowships to support travel and accommodation are available (subject to 
availability of funds)

The workshop aims at enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest 
instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory. Participants of HANDS 2020 will become familiar with 
neutron techniques with hands-on experiments in sample preparation, 
crystallography, small angle scattering, reflectometry and neutron spin echo. 
The workshop is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and 
faculty with limited to no experience with neutron sciences.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Scattering Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University




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[ccp4bb] HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop - HANDS 2019

[Meilleur, Flora]

The application deadline is rapidly approaching for:

HANDS 2019
HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop
Oak Ridge, TN. June 9 - June 14, 2019

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in conjunction with North Carolina State 
University, and support from the National Science Foundation and the Shull 
Wollan Center - a Joint Institute for Neutron Scattering, celebrates a decade 
of neutron scattering education in structural biology at ORNL with the HFIR/SNS 
Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering workshop (HANDS 2019).

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/hands2019/

Symposium speakers include 2012 and 2014 workshop participants Dr Nayomi Plaza 
Rodriguez (US Forestry Service) and Dr Anthony Banks (Harvard medical School); 
Dr Carla Mattos (NEU); Dr Zimei Bu (CCNY) and ORNL's Minh Phan and Dean Myles.

Application deadline: April 29, 2019

Up to 15 fellowships available for travel and accommodation expenses for 
participants from the U.S. institutions. Please provide an estimate of your 
travel expenses. No registration fee.

The workshop aims at enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest 
instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory. Participants of HANDS 2019 will become familiar with 
neutron techniques with hands-on experiments in sample preparation, 
crystallography, small angle scattering, reflectometry and neutron spin echo. 
The workshop is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and 
faculty with limited to no experience with neutron sciences.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Scattering Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University




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[ccp4bb] HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop - HANDS 2019

[Meilleur, Flora]

2nd announcement

HANDS 2019
HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop
Oak Ridge, TN. June 9 - June 14, 2019

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in conjunction with North Carolina State 
University, and support from the National Science Foundation and the Shull 
Wollan Center - a Joint Institute for Neutron Scattering, celebrates a decade 
of neutron scattering education in structural biology at ORNL with the HFIR/SNS 
Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering workshop (HANDS 2019).

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/hands2019/
Application deadline: April 29, 2019
Fellowships to support travel and accommodation are available. No registration 
fee.

The workshop aims at enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest 
instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory. Participants of HANDS 2019 will become familiar with 
neutron techniques with hands-on experiments in sample preparation, 
crystallography, small angle scattering, reflectometry and neutron spin echo. 
The workshop is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and 
faculty with limited to no experience with neutron sciences.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Scattering Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University




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[ccp4bb] HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop - HANDS 2019

[Meilleur, Flora]

First announcement

HANDS 2019
HFIR/SNS Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering Workshop
Oak Ridge, TN. June 19 - June 14, 2018

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in conjunction with North Carolina State 
University, and support from the National Science Foundation and the Shull 
Wollan Center - a Joint Institute for Neutron Scattering, celebrates a decade 
of neutron scattering education in structural biology at ORNL with the HFIR/SNS 
Advanced Neutron Diffraction and Scattering workshop (HANDS 2019).

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/hands2019/
Application deadline: April 29, 2019
Fellowships to support travel and accommodation are available. No registration 
fee.

The workshop aims at enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest 
instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak 
Ridge National Laboratory. Participants of HANDS 2019 will become familiar with 
neutron techniques with hands-on experiments in sample preparation, 
crystallography, small angle scattering, reflectometry and neutron spin echo. 
The workshop is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and 
faculty with limited to no experience with neutron sciences.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Scattering Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University




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[ccp4bb] 9th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Second announcement

9th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 11 - June 15, 2018
Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants. No 
registration fee.

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/biologyneutrons18/
Application deadline: April 30, 2018

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University

[ccp4bb] 9th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

First announcement

9th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 11 - June 15, 2018

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/biologyneutrons18/
Application deadline: April 30, 2018

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Scattering Scientist, Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[ccp4bb] LAST CALL - 8th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

LAST CALL

­­
8th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 5 - June 9, 2017

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/66/
Application deadline: April 22, 2017

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome - however the course 
organization is not able to support travel or accommodation.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.gov before April 22, 2017.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[ccp4bb] 8th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Second announcement

8th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 5 - June 9, 2017

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/66/
Application deadline: April 22, 2017

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome - however the course 
organization is not able to support travel or accommodation.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.gov before April 22, 2017.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[ccp4bb] 8th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

First announcement

8th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 5 - June 9, 2017

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://conference.sns.gov/event/66/
Application deadline: April 22, 2017

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome - however the course 
organization is not able to support travel or accommodation.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.gov before April 22, 2017.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Associate Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] FINAL REMINDER: Neutrons in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

6th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 1 - June 5, 2015

Application deadline: April 10, 2015

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://public.ornl.gov/neutrons/conf/gcnb2015.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 6th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Second announcement

6th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 1 - June 5, 2015

Application deadline: April 10, 2015

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization is not able to support travel or accommodation.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before April 10, 2015.

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://public.ornl.gov/neutrons/conf/gcnb2015.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 6th workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Firth announcement

6th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. June 1 - June 5, 2015

Application deadline: April 10, 2015

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization is not able to support travel or accommodation.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fee 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before April 10, 2015.

Detailed information can be found on the workshop web page: 
https://public.ornl.gov/neutrons/conf/gcnb2015.

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 2014 workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Second announcement

Fifth Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN.  June 16 -  June 20, 2014

Application deadline: April 18, 2014

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization may not be able to offer travel or accommodation support.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fees 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before April 18, 2014.

Detailed information  can be found on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2014/

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 2014 workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Fifth Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN.  June 16 -  June 20, 2014

Application deadline: April 18, 2014

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologists to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization may not be able to offer travel or accommodation support.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fees 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before April 18, 2014.

Detailed information  can be found on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2014/

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 2nd announcement: 2013 workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

4th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN (USA).  June 24 –  June 28, 2013

Application deadline: April 22, 2013

No registration fee.
Travel and accommodation grants available for participants from U.S. 
institutions.
Detailed information available at: http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2013/

Best Regards,

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] 2013 workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Fourth Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN.  June 24 -  June 28, 2013

Application deadline: April 22, 2013

The workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
enabling structural biologist to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities at Oak Ridge National 
Laboratory. Attendees will participate in lectures and tutorials focusing 
exclusively on neutron techniques applied in structural biology. The workshop 
is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty new to or 
with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization may not be able to offer travel or accommodation support.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. There is no registration fees 
for all selected participants.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(for graduate students only; 1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before April 22, 2013.

Detailed information  can be found on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012/ (gcnb2013 in construction).

Best Regards,

Flora Meilleur, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
North Carolina State University
Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-242-5747

[ccp4bb] Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology - Course Announcement

[Meilleur, Flora]

First Announcement:

Third Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN.  June 4 -  June 8, 201 2

Application deadline: March 19 , 2012

The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the 
latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities 
at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive 
course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is 
designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and 
structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Course Objectives:

 1.  Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, 
instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering 
courses taught by neutron scattering scientist.
 2.  Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by 
presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how 
neutron scattering integrate in their research program.
 3.  Build interactions between graduate participants and their university 
groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects.
Detailed information  can be found on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2012.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before March 19 , 2012 .
Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is 
free of charge for all selected participants.

Best Regards,
Flora


Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-241-2897

[ccp4bb] Joint Ph. D position, NCSU ORNL

[Meilleur, Flora]

North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron 
macromolecular crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the 
Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron 
Sciences Directorate at ORNL.

Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a 
combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested 
candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in 
biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in 
molecular biology and protein purification is a plus.

The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North 
Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be 
located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral 
research.

This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT (Integrative Graduate 
Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US 
residency.

Interested candidates should submit their application at 
http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm.

For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department 
and the graduate program at NCSU, please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/. For 
more information on the Neutron Sciences directorate, please visit: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/.

Please contact Flora Meilleur (fmei...@ncsu.edumailto:fmei...@ncsu.edu or 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov) with any questions regarding the 
position.

Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Sciences Directorate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-576-2779

[ccp4bb] COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT - LAST REMINDER - NEUTRONS IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY

[Meilleur, Flora]

Course Announcement - LAST REMINDER
Second Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. May 23 - May 27, 2011
Application deadline: March 11, 2011
No registration fee. Travel and accommodation grant available.
Detailed information available on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2011/

Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-576-2779

[ccp4bb] First Announcement - Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

First Announcement:

Second Course on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN. May 23 - May 27, 2011

Application deadline: March 11, 2011

The Course in Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology aims at 
educating and enabling a new generation of researcher to fully exploit the 
latest instrumentation and software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities 
at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Attendees will participate in an intensive 
course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural biology. The course is 
designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein function and 
structure, new or with limited experience of neutron scattering.

Course Objectives:

 1.  Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, 
instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering 
courses taught by neutron scattering scientist.
 2.  Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by 
presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how 
neutron scattering integrate in their research program.
 3.  Build interactions between graduate participants and their university 
groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects.
Detailed information will be available shortly on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2011.
Information on the 2010 course can be found at:  
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2010.

The application package consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant 
motivation letter (1/2 to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support 
(1/2 to 1 page), should be sent electronically to 
meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before March 11, 2011.
Travel and accommodation expenses are supported for selected participants from 
the United States. International applications are welcome. However the course 
organization will not be able to offer travel or accommodation support.

The number of participants will be limited to 15. Attendance to the course is 
free of charge for all selected participants.

Best Regards,
Flora


Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-241-2897

[ccp4bb] Postdoctoral Research Assistant position at ORNL in neutron crystallography

[Meilleur, Flora]

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in 
structural biology/chemistry funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
for a fixed-term duration of two years and administered jointly by the Middle 
Tennessee State University (MTSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The 
successful applicant will be stationed at the recently upgraded High Flux 
Isotope Reactor of ORNL. She/he will participate in the operation of a new 
image plate single-crystal diffractometer to be installed at the cold-neutron 
guide hall and in development of the science program in supra and macromolecule 
neutron crystallography. Research will focus primarily on the development and 
application of high resolution neutron crystallography which allows to 
visualize light elements in crystallographic structures.

She/he should possess a PhD degree in physics, chemistry or structural biology, 
should have excellent technical, scientific writing and communication skills, 
should be self motivated and able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary 
teams. Background in neutron or X-ray scattering and previous experience in 
crystallographic data collection and reduction and structure refinement are 
advantages.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral 
scientist to develop his/her expertise, broaden his/her experience and interact 
with leading scientists from around the world.

Applications will be accepted through MTSU's webpage 
(https://mtsujobs.mtsu.eduhttps://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/) until the position is 
filled.
Please contact the project PIs for technical questions: Flora Meilleur 
(NCSU/ORNL; structural biology; meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov); 
Bryan Chakoumakos (ORNL; structural chemistry; 
chakoumak...@ornl.govmailto:chakoumak...@ornl.gov); Tibor Koritsanszky (MTSU; 
charge density analysis; tkori...@mtsu.edu).

Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-241-2897

[ccp4bb] Graduate Course on Neutrons in Structural Biology - Dead line for application extended to March 31, 2010

[Meilleur, Flora]

Dear colleagues,

We are organizing a course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural 
biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein 
function and structure but no or limited experience of neutron sciences.

Date: June 7 - June 11, 2010

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

Deadline for application: March 31, 2010

Subjects include:
- Crystallography
- Small Angle Scattering
- Reflectometry
- Spectroscopy
- Imaging
- Labeling techniques

Invited speakers:
- Zimei Bu, Fox Chase Cancer center, Philadelphia, Pa
- Tonya Kuhl, University of California, Davis, Ca
- Robert McKenna, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl
- Douglas Tobias, University of California, Irvine, Ca

Lecturers include:
- John Ankner
- Hassina Bilheux
- Leighton Coates
- Ken Herwig
- William Heller
- For a Meilleur
- Kevin Weiss

A maximum of 15 participants will be selected to attend the course.

For more details contact Flora Meilleur 
(meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov) or visit: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2010

Best regards,
Flora Meilleur

Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-241-2897

[ccp4bb] Course on Neutrons in Structural Biology

[Meilleur, Flora]

Graduate Course - Neutron Scattering techniques in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge TN, June 7 – June 11, 2010

Dear Colleague,

The completion of the Neutron Spallation Source (SNS) and the cold source at 
the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory 
(ORNL) opens a new era for the application of neutron scattering techniques in 
structural biology with i) increased capacity and capability of neutron 
instrumentation and ii) broader range of biological questions addressed by 
neutron scattering techniques that cannot be answered by other techniques alone.

The Graduate Course in Neutron in Biology aims at educating and enabling a new 
generation of researcher to fully exploit the latest instrumentation and 
software development at the SNS and HFIR facilities. Attendees will participate 
in an intensive course focusing on neutron techniques used in structural 
biology. The course is designed for graduate students with knowledge of protein 
function and structure, new or with limited experience of neutron sciences.

Course Objectives:

 1.  Educate graduate students in neutron scattering techniques, 
instrumentation and data collection, analysis and interpretation by offering 
courses taught by neutron scattering scientist.
 2.  Expose participants to cutting-edge research in structural biology by 
presenting seminars from national and international scientists to detail how 
neutron scattering integrate in their research program.
 3.  Build interactions between graduate participants and their university 
groups and ORNL neutron scattering experts to develop new research projects.
 Information is available on the course web page: 
http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/gcnb2010/

Travel and accommodation grants are available. The application package 
consisting of 1) Information form, 2) CV, 3) Applicant motivation letter (1/2 
to 1 page), 4) Principal Investigator letter of support (1/2 to 1 page), 5) 
Justification for level of travel support requested should be sent 
electronically to meille...@ornl.govmailto:meille...@ornl.gov before March 
26, 2010.

The number of participants is limited to 15. Attendance to the course is free 
of charge.
Participants have the possibility to register as non degree students at NCSU 
for 2 credit-hours (BCH 590E).

Best Regards,
 Flora


Flora Meilleur
Assistant Professor
Molecular  Structural Biochemistry
N C State University
 Neutron Scattering Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Phone: 865-241-2897

[ccp4bb] Post-Doctoral Position in Virus Structure and Function

[Meilleur, Flora]

Dear all,

Please circulate this job opening to anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks,
 Flora 


 

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Virus Structure and Function

 

The Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory 
(http://www.sns.gov) and the Center for Structural Molecular Biology 
(http://www.csmb.ornl.gov), in collaboration with the North Carolina State 
University Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry 
(http://biochem.ncsu.edu http://biochem.ncsu.edu/ ) have an opening for a 
Post-Doctoral research associate.

We seek a Biophysicist/Biochemist or Physicist to work on Small Angle Neutron 
Scattering (SANS) and neutron reflectivity analysis of virus structure and 
function.

Arthropod borne viruses (arboviruses) are transmitted by blood sucking insects 
and cause some of the most devastating diseases known to human and veterinary 
medicine. Sindbis virus is prototypic of the arboviruses. Its structure is 
complex, comprising two nested icosahedral shells separated by a lipid membrane 
that protects a core of single-stranded RNA. Cellular interaction and infection 
involves dramatic reorganization of the virus surface and interior and in the 
appearance of the lipid bilayer.  These transitions can be duplicated by 
exposure to acidic pH. The aim of the project is to characterize these dynamic 
changes in solution and during membrane surface interactions with a series of 
neutron scattering and reflectometry experiments that employ contrast variation 
and modeling. The ultimate goal is to elucidate the infection mechanism of 
Sindbis across several levels of complexity.

The candidate should be proficient in conducting all aspects of experimental 
scattering and analysis, data reduction and modeling. Previous work in either 
neutron or X-ray scattering is desirable. Contacts: Dr. Flora Meilleur, email: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  
(http://biochem.ncsu.edu/faculty/meilleur/meilleur.html); Dr. Dennis Brown, 
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (http://biochem.ncsu.edu/faculty/brown/brown.htm)

 
 

How to Apply:  

Qualified applicants may apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. AlL 
applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application.  
 All applications must be received by December 20, 2007. For complete 
instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at 
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm 
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm . When applying 
for this position, please reference the position title and number. This 
appointment is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates 
Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This 
appointment is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard 
to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental 
disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. 

 

 

Flora Meilleur
 
Department of Molecular  Structural Biochemistry, North Carolina State 
University
 the Spallation Neutron Source, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
 
Phone: (865) 576-5230