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Post-doctoral position on PROXIMA-2A beamline : Serial Crystallography Methods on MOF and POM micro-crystals


Synchrotron SOLEIL, Saint Aubin, France
Application deadline: 31 Jan 2020


SOLEIL is the French national synchrotron facility, located on the Saclay Plateau near Paris, and partner of the Paris-Saclay University.

A post-doctoral fellowship is available to work on the development of synchrotron serial crystallography (SSX) methods as applied to Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and PolyOxoMetalate (POM) micro-crystals. The objectives are to prepare slurries of samples, then collect, process and analyse SSX data from fixed targets and micro-fluidic devices that can be produced on site in SOLEIL’s dedicated micro-fluidics lab. The SSX experiments will be conducted on the beamline PROXIMA 2A with the general aim to determine transient crystal structures.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry or Structural Biology. They should have a solid background in crystallography and chemistry/biochemistry, as well as, in programming, conducting CX/MX experiments and crystallographic analysis. Previous experience in serial crystallography and/or microfluidics would be an advantage. A willingness to work on the beamline is essential.

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2020.

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Saint Aubin, France

Post-doctoral position on PROXIMA-2A beamline : Serial Crystallography Methods on MOF and POM micro-crystals