The Center for Structural Studies (CSS) is a central scientific research
and service facility of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science
at the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf. The CSS
aims for scientific tasks within all areas of structure-supplying
methods at an atomic level. The CSS provides all steps as full-service
as well as access to our infrastructure and scientific support for the
individual experiments of all members of the HHU and external users.
In particular:
- X-ray diffraction analysis and structure determination (MX) of
proteins (in house and at synchrotrons)
- Small-Angle-X-ray-Scattering-Analysis (SAXS) of proteins and all kinds
of complexes thereof (in house and at synchrotrons)
- Molecular Modelling and Simulation for macro- and micromolecules
In support of the MX unit we offer a postdoc position within a BMBF
(Federal Ministry of Education and Research) funded project for an
experienced person for 3 years, to be
filled as soon as possible.
Your Qualifications
- degree in Biochemistry, Biology or a related field and a PhD ideally
in X-ray protein crystallography
- ideally several PDB-depositions and related publications
- good work experience in protein biochemistry, crystallization and
X-ray crystallography
- good knowledge of software packages employed in protein
crystallography (esp. XDS, CCP4, coot) is a must
- good communication skills and like to work in a multi-disciplinary
team
Key Responsibilities
All types of crystallographic activities, including:
- planning and performing crystallization experiments
- collecting X-ray diffraction data (in-house generator and synchrotron
beamlines)
- processing diffraction data, including phasing (mainly MR)
- refining protein structures following the quality criteria
- presenting the results
Qualified candidates should send their complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact info of two references, certificates) by e-mail (one single
pdf-file <5MB) to css@hhu.de.
The deadline for applications is 15 February 2020.
