Dear CCP4 Community,
I would like to bring to your attention an exciting postdoc opportunity in X-ray crystallographic fragment screening at NSLS-II. I believe this position would be a great opportunity for structural biologists interested in developing skill sets in lab automation,
data science, and/or computational chemistry.
data science, and/or computational chemistry.
NSLS-II is located at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City. The position is guaranteed for two years with a possibility of extension and the estimated salary range is $71,900-100,000 (USD) per year.
If you or someone you know may be interested in the position, I invite you to apply at the following link:
If you have any questions about the position, NSLS-II or our facility, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Best Regards,
Dale
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A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Biological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences Division (BEPSD) at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II). NSLS-II is a user facility dedicated to helping researchers from the U.S.
and abroad bring cutting-edge synchrotron technology and automation to bear on society’s most pressing issues.
and abroad bring cutting-edge synchrotron technology and automation to bear on society’s most pressing issues.
Position Description
The position will support the operation and continued development of a center for high throughput x-ray crystallographic fragment screening (XCFS). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with NSLS-II staff while developing cutting edge sample preparation
and data analysis techniques that enable the next generation of the XCFS methodology. In addition, the candidate will be expected to select and pursue target systems tailored to their own scientific interests and to work closely with NSLS-II staff in supporting
user operations of the XCFS facility from crystallization to data analysis. The position offers candidates a unique opportunity to cultivate skillsets in laboratory automation and data science as they work closely with NSLS-II professional staff and industrial
or academic users of the facility.
and data analysis techniques that enable the next generation of the XCFS methodology. In addition, the candidate will be expected to select and pursue target systems tailored to their own scientific interests and to work closely with NSLS-II staff in supporting
user operations of the XCFS facility from crystallization to data analysis. The position offers candidates a unique opportunity to cultivate skillsets in laboratory automation and data science as they work closely with NSLS-II professional staff and industrial
or academic users of the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Initiate and complete independent XCFS projects from crystallization to public data deposition.
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Support external user XCFS campaigns from crystallization to data analysis and deposition.
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Work with NSLS-II software developers to create and modify database schema and data processing pipelines for handling XCFS laboratory metadata.
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Work with NSLS-II automation team and engineering support staff to develop the next generation of robotics and sample preparation protocols for XCFS.
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Optimize crystallization systems for XCFS campaigns.
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Work with external users or CROs to optimize or modify crystallization constructs for XCFS campaigns.
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Document research activities and provide regular status updates for ongoing projects.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biology, Biochemistry or Structural Biology.
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Proven ability to optimize peptide, protein or nucleic acid crystallization systems.
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Basic laboratory skills in safely handling and maintaining chemical reagent stocks.
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Proven track record in disseminating scientific results in the form of publications.
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Strong motivation to provide excellent user support.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to program and debug python code, particularly Jupyter notebooks.
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Experience in working on collaborative software projects.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
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Any information pertaining to the environment, health or safety requirements for a position that will be considered when evaluating a candidate (e.g., details from JAF)
Other Information:
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The position will be located onsite at BNL.
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Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
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BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position,
excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $71,900.00 – 100,000.00 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and
experience and considered with the internal peer group.
experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of
a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
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more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and
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more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn
more at
BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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Dale Kreitler
AMX Beamline Scientist
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Building 745, Rm. 5L143
Upton, NY 11973
631-344-7318