The Macromolecular Diffraction and High Pressure Biology resources at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (MacCHESS and CHEXS/HP-Bio, respectively) have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to develop applications of high pressure to answer biological questions concerning enzyme mechanisms, protein folding, adaptation to extreme environments, and the origin of life. The primary method to be used is pressurization of macromolecular crystals in a diamond anvil cell (HP-MX), but other techniques such as high-pressure small angle X-ray scattering (HP-SAXS) will also be available. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g. structural biology or biophysics) is required. Experience in crystallography is highly desirable, and experience working with samples in "non-standard" environments is a plus. The ability to identify suitable systems for study, through researching previous work and establishing suitable collaborations, is essential. In addition to pursuing his/her own study of pressure effects, the successful candidate will be expected to assist research groups seeking to use high-pressure techniques at CHESS for their work. Good clear communication skills are a must, including fluency in the English language. Appointments are for one year at a time and are renewable for additional years, contingent upon availability of funds and employee performance.
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, and CHEXS is an NSF-supported facility incorporating several projects, including high-pressure biology. Applications should be submitted at http://academicjobsonline.org/ (posting #18189) and should include a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests. Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent, as per instructions on the academicjobsonline website. The starting date is negotiable. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Marian Szebenyi at dm...@cornell.edu. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We’re a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
