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1. Post-doctoral Associate - Biological Small-Angle Solution Scattering Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source The Macromolecular Diffraction Facility of the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (MacCHESS) has an opening for a post-doctoral associate.
2. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to structural biology. Preference will be given to those with experience in x-ray solution scattering on biological systems (SAXS and WAXS).
3. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with visiting research groups collecting data at MacCHESS. Activities will include applying state-of-the art algorithms to BioSAXS data, modeling macromolecular complexes, or studying conformationally- variable regions of proteins.
4. Experience in developing hardware and software for automation including microfluidics is also desirable. Located on an ivy-league university campus in picturesque upstate New York, 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.
5. This position is a 1-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 years total, contingent upon availability of funds and employee performance. Please provide an application and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Marian Szebenyi, Chair Postdoctoral Associate Search Committee Newman Lab Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 USA Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a publication list, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests.
6. Electronic submissions and inquiries may be addressed to search-lepp@cornell.edu. Deadline for application is November 15, 2009.
7. Starting date is negotiable. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.
8. Cornell University, MacCHESS
Ithaca, NY
Phone number: 607-255-4952
Fax number: 607-254-4552
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