PhD Position at the Institut de Biologie Structurale Jean-Pierre Ebel Grenoble A PhD position is available in the Synchrotron Group headed by Dr Jean-Luc Ferrer at the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS) at Grenoble, starting in Autumn 2012. IBS is close to the European large instruments, the ILL and the ESRF. The project aims at developing an automated microfluidic pipeline for protein crystallization. It combines the control of temperature and precipitant concentration in a user-friendly setup allowing for screening in microfluidic chips, in situ diffraction screening, and systematic optimization based on the phase diagram and finally reliable mounting of crystals for data collection. The pipeline consists of three elements: the microchip for screening, the optimization platform and robotic crystal mounting. We are looking for an enthusiastic academically qualified physicist, chemist or engineer with a strong interest in structural biology. The candidate should have affinity to multi-disciplinary problems. Experience in macromolecular crystallization and/or crystallography is welcome. Given the scope of the project and the need for a close collaboration with the other team members as well as with the industrial/external partners excellent communicative skills and the ability to work in a team with biologists and engineers are prerequisites. More information on the PhD position can be obtained from: Monika Budayova-Spano, PhD Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Joseph Fourier Tel: + 33 4 38 78 96 13 Fax: + 33 4 38 78 51 22 Email: monika.sp...@ibs.fr For application please supply the following: a detailed resume, a covering letter explaining the applicant’s motivation for the position, detailed exam results, two references : the name and contact details of at least two people who could be contacted to provide an appreciation of the candidat. Please, send it to monika.sp...@ibs.fr and to jean-luc.fer...@ibs.fr.
______________________________________ Monika Budayova-Spano, PhD Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Joseph Fourier Synchrotron Group Institut de Biologie Structurale J. P. Ebel CEA-CNRS-UJF UMR 5075 41, Rue Jules Horowitz 38027 Grenoble cedex 1 Tel: + 33 4 38 78 96 13 Fax: + 33 4 38 78 51 22 Email: monika.sp...@ibs.fr
