Dear All,
The Structural Molecular Biology (SMB) Division at the Stanford
Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), Stanford University, a
national user research facility and a Directorate of the SLAC
National Accelerator Laboratory, has an immediate opening for a
highly motivated Ph.D. scientist with a strong experimental
background in physicochemical studies of biological macromolecules
using synchrotron x-ray scattering techniques. We are seeking a
highly self-driven individual who will be expected to play a key
role in methodology and instrumentation developments, daily
operation of a small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) beamline as
well as collaborative research under supervision of a senior
scientist. The successful candidate will join the BioSAXS team
which supports and further develops the SAXS instrument at the
beamline 4-2 at SSRL to provide access to state-of-the-art
experimental facilities for biological small-angle x-ray
scattering to a large national and international scientific user
community.
Duties include:
- Play a key role in new methodological and technological
developments in structural biology and biophysics using small-
and wide-angle x-ray scattering techniques - Engage in collaborative research projects that take advantage
of the instrumentation available at BL4-2 - Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of an
insertion-device small-angle x-ray scattering facility dedicated
to structural studies on mostly non-crystalline biological
systems - Engage in user support and training at the beamline and
actively participate in scientific workshops and outreach
programs organized by the BioSAXS team at SSRL
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
- Ph.D. in biophysics, physical biochemistry, biophysical
chemistry, structural biology or a closely related field and 5
years of relevant post Ph.D. experience. - Demonstrated experimental skills in protein or nucleic acid
physical chemistry and x-ray scattering/diffraction techniques. - Considerable experience in instrument development
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to
work effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical
staff as well as external users
DESIRED:
Postdoctoral research or comparable training in a related field
- Familiarity with standard analysis software packages and
methods for biological small-angle scattering data analysis - Prior experience with Python programming for data analysis and
instrument control
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Evelyn Castaneda
(evelync@slac.stanford.edu).
For additional information on our research activities, please
visit https://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/smb-saxs or contact Dr.
Thomas Weiss at weiss@slac.stanford.edu. Please send your CV,
cover letter and the names of three references to Ms. Evelyn
Castaneda at the email address above.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its
faculty and academic staff. It welcomes nominations of and
applications from women and members of minority groups, as
well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the
University’s research, teaching and clinical mission.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its
good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects
to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected
candidate will be determined based on factors including (but
not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the
selected candidate including equivalent years since their
applicable education, field or discipline; departmental budget
availability; internal equity; among other factors. Note: Pay
Transparency law will apply to AS-Rs who are appointed as well
as those who are hired into the roles.
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