The Rudolf-Virchow Center (RVZ) of the University Würzburg, the birthplace of X-rays, is offering a 30-month full- or part-time position with a competitive TVL salary. The position is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the AUSPEX project. AUSPEX is part of the CCP4 suite for macromolecular crystallography. This exciting project will allow you to define new standards in macromolecular structure determination and to establish a network in the crystallographic community; your findings will be implemented in software and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Your qualification profile
You should have a doctoral degree in structural biology, physics or other relevant subject or be due to complete your doctoral studies within 3 months of applying. You should have the necessary skills to successfully drive and complete a research project, both working independently and as part of a team. We are looking for someone with a good working knowledge of Linux, Python and C++. You should be good at data analysis and already have basic experience with crystallography. Female scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will be preferentially considered in case of equivalent qualification.
Female scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will be preferentially considered in case of equivalent qualification.
To apply
Applications should be sent by e-mail as one single pdf-document including: cover letter (stating why you are interested in this position specifically), curriculum vitae (detailing any software and crystallographic skills), diplomas/certificates and three addresses of referees by 31 January 2020 to andrea.thorn@uni-wuerzburg.de.
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