Dear All, Diamond Light Source are recruiting a Senior Support Scientist for the VMXm micro/nanofocusing MX beamline, now under construction. Details of the position and how to apply to be found by following the link below.
http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Careers/Vacancies/All/DIA1008_CH.html Regards, Gwyndaf ============== Senior Support Scientist - VMXm micro/nano-crystallography beamline Job Description Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. Located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire a 20 minute drive south of Oxford in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Diamond Light Source conducts world-class research in virtually all fields of science and offers rewarding career opportunities covering both technical and scientific disciplines. We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic individual to develop novel sample preparation methodology for the new micro/nanofocus VMXm beamline at Diamond Light Source. VMXm is a ground-breaking tuneable wavelength beamline with a minimum X-ray beam size of < 500 nm, utilising an in vacuo sample stage combining knowledge from both X-ray and electron microscopy fields. The VMXm team have developed new approaches to beam focusing and sample visualization and are seeking to complement the group with expertise in the preparation of micro/nano sized biological particles and crystals. Duties * Assist in the procurement, installation, assembly, and maintenance of a range of equipment and systems on the beamline and support laboratories, including testing and commissioning * Local contact support to users by setting up and providing advice and guidance on the best approach to experiments, data analysis and research techniques * Measurement of samples including data analysis and contributing to publications * Undertake problem solving and fault diagnosis of the beamline * Develop and maintain expertise in a scientific field, and apply it to user support * Work closely with other scientific and technical staff to produce designs for new systems, equipment or processes * Collaborate with users and in house staff research within area of expertise * Contribute to scientific papers from external or in-house research * Produce reports and documentation (e.g. manuals) to support the beamline and laboratories * Assist the VMXm scientists in the development of sample preparation and delivery methods. Qualification & Experience - Essential * PhD in structural biology or related disciplines; * Good interpersonal, communication, organizational and presentational skills; * Ability to interact with staff and facility users at all levels; * Ability and initiative to get to the heart of the problem and take it effectively through to completion; * Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; * Ability to work flexibly with occasional weekend and out-of hours; * Self motivation; * Experience in the preparation of biological samples for structural studies ideally having contributed to new methodology; * Experience in structural biology; * Basic knowledge of using Windows/Linux/Unix. Qualification & Experience - Desirable * Experience with Scanning or Transmission Electron Microscopy of biological samples; * Experience in macromolecular crystallography data collection and analysis; * Experience in providing expert support to end-users. Further Information Applying for employment For further details on applying for employment at Diamond, please visit our 'Application Form'<http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Careers/Applicant-Information.html> page. Appointments will be made depending on the skills and experience of the candidate. Electronic Diamond application forms in MS-Word are preferred. These should be emailed to recruitm...@diamond.ac.uk<mailto:recruitm...@diamond.ac.uk> -- This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential, copyright and or privileged material, and are for the use of the intended addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee or an authorised recipient of the addressee please notify us of receipt by returning the e-mail and do not use, copy, retain, distribute or disclose the information in or attached to the e-mail. Any opinions expressed within this e-mail are those of the individual and not necessarily of Diamond Light Source Ltd. Diamond Light Source Ltd. cannot guarantee that this e-mail or any attachments are free from viruses and we cannot accept liability for any damage which you may sustain as a result of software viruses which may be transmitted in or with the message. Diamond Light Source Limited (company no. 4375679). Registered in England and Wales with its registered office at Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, United Kingdom
