EMBL-Grenoble are looking to hire a project leader for the ID30A-1/MASSIF-1 MX Beamline Upgrade.
The successful candidate is expected to lead the EMBL-Grenoble’s contribution to the post Extremely Brilliant Source (EBS) upgrade and subsequent operation of the automated, state-of-the-art crystallography ESRF ID30A-1/MASSIF-1 beamline. In a first phase, the planned upgrade of MASSIF-1 includes an improved X-ray optics setup and the installation of a high performance MD2S diffracometer coupled to a FlexHCD sample changer. A second phase will see the integration of CrystalDirect harvesting device. The position available represents an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to a substantial upgrade of MASSIF-1 and to the further development of mail-in macromolecuar-crystallography possibilities for the European structural biology community. He/She is expected to actively participate in local and international initiatives aimed at the further development of automated data collection protocols required to maximise the post ESRF-EBS scientific potential of MASSIF-1. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out their own structural biology research project based on use of synchrotron radiation.
Requirements
The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in Structural Biology or a related discipline and a minimum of five years of synchrotron beamline experience in automation as applied to Macromolecular Crystallography (MX) experiments and data analysis. A practical knowledge and interest in synchrotron beamline instrumentation and developing new methods for MX at advanced light sources is essential. The candidate should also be familiar with the latest MX software developments.
The deadline for applications is 4 February 2020. To find out more and to apply, click here.
