*Postdoctoral position in /in-crystallo/ spectroscopy at the European
Synchrotron Radiation Facility (Grenoble)*
The interpretation of electron density maps resulting from
Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) X-ray diffraction experiments can
often benefit from the use of complementary techniques including optical
spectroscopy (UV-visible absorption, fluorescence, Raman). You will play
a major role in the operation and development of the ESRF Cryobench
Facility (ID29S) dedicated to the application of optical spectroscopy in
the context of MX.
In particular, you will be responsible for developing new instruments
suitable for various on-line spectroscopies on the MX beamline ID30A
currently under construction. The successful candidate will also be
responsible for the support of Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction
experiments on both the ID29S facility and the MX beamline ID29.
Additionally he/she will carry out research aimed at studying the effect
of radiation damage on DNA molecules using a combination of X-ray
crystallography and Raman spectroscopy. For more information about ID29S
please consult:
http://www.esrf.eu/UsersAndScience/Experiments/MX/Cryobench/
You should hold a Ph.D. in physics, protein crystallography or a related
subject. Experience in the use of optical spectroscopy as applied in
Structural Biology is highly desirable as is knowledge of the operation
of synchrotron radiation beamlines. You should be capable of integrating
into a multidisciplinary and international research team.
Further information on the post can be obtained from Gordon Leonard
(tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 23 94, email: leon...@esrf.fr
<mailto:x...@esrf.fr>) or Antoine Royant (tel.: +33 (0)4 76 88 17 46,
email: roy...@esrf.fr <mailto:x...@esrf.fr>). For further information on
employment terms and conditions, please refer to
http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Conditions. The ESRF is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
The contract is for 18 months, renewable for a further 6 to 18
month-period. Only candidates holding a Ph.D. obtained less than 3 years
ago are eligible for Post-doctoral positions.
If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line at this
address: http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs.//
Ref. PDID29-1
*Deadline for returning application forms: 19/11/2012*
