Job Title Postdoctoral Research Scientist Description Vernalis is a specialist bio-pharmaceutical company with a marketed product, frovatriptan, several product candidates in clinical trials and a research capability based on structure-based drug discovery technologies. We are seeking a macromolecular crystallographer with a keen interest in fragment-based drug design and high-throughput crystallography. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes macro-molecular biologists, NMR spectroscopists, medicinal chemists and computational chemists. Your knowledge of crystallization, data collection, data analysis, structure solution and structure validation will play a pivotal role in the success of our drug-design efforts. Find out more about us by visiting www.vernalis.com <http://www.vernalis.com/> . Duties * Participation in all in-house research programmes, including presentation and publication of the results; * Rapid data collection and structure solution of protein-ligand complex structures; * Assist in crystallisation trials; * Assist in the development of new technologies within the company. Education / Work Experience * PhD in relevant discipline; * Demonstratable experience or knowledge of macromolecular crystallography; * Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix and appropriate crystallographic software suites; * Experience of data collection at synchrotrons; * Experience or knowledge in molecular biology and protein crystallization; * Experimental research experience; * Must be available to travel occasionally within the UK and abroad, including overnight stay. Personal Qualities * Good problem solving; * Good interpersonal, communication and presentational skills; * Good organisational and planning skills; * Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels; * Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; * Self motivation. Post details Full time, initial one year fixed term contract (maternity cover). Start date August 2009 Salary information Negotiable, depending upon skills, qualifications and previous experience. Location Granta Park, Cambridge, UK. Application deadline Friday 8th May 2009 Application details Applications should include a covering letter describing relevant research experience to date, a CV, and the names and addresses of two referees. These should be sent by email to h...@vernalis.com. Any informal enquiries can be sent via email to l.ba...@vernalis.com.
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