The Berkeley Center for Structural Biology (BCSB) has an opportunity
for a Postdoc to develop hardware and software for the automated
control of data collection instrumentation and methods for automated
data collection and analysis. You will also provide technical and
scientific help to users at the BCSB beamlines (http://bcsb.lbl.gov)
at the Advanced Light Source in Berkeley California and participate on
projects involving the structure determination of biological molecules
and biomolecular complexes as required by users and other BCSB staff
members.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will:

- Assist in the development of hardware and software for the automated
control
   of data collection instrumentation and methods for automated data
collection
   and analysis.
- Participate in engineering projects to advance the capabilities of the
   beamlines, including robotics systems for sample handling.
- Assist in the development of instrumentation and methodology for
biological
   crystallography.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of
collaborative
   experiments involving biological crystallography.
- Participate in helping users regarding data collection, processing,
   archiving, and analysis.
- Collaborate with colleagues both internal and external to the
Berkeley Lab.
   Prepare documentation for beamline staff and users.
- Prepare scientific data for publication in refereed journals and
present
   findings at seminars and conferences.
- Provide work oversight and direction to technical staff as needed
(which will
   require occasional work off-hours and weekends).
- Assist with developing research proposals that lead to continued
funding in
   the area of biological crystallography for the BCSB/ALS.

Key Qualifications

- A recent Ph.D. in physics, biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or
related field.
- Experience working in the area of synchrotron science using complex
   instrumentation and computer controls.
- Experience with robotics hardware and control systems.
- Experience with the collection of experimental data for biological
crystallography.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and organize
results for
   publication and presentation documented by publication record in
either:
   physics, biology, bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry or
instrumentation fields.
- Excellent written communication skills along with strong
organizational,
   analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in the use of computer programs required for biological
crystallography.
- The ability to work in a team environment and effectively interact
with a broad
   range of colleagues.
- Experience in UNIX computing is highly preferred.

This is a one year Term appointment with the possibility of renewal
under the same terms and conditions, contingent upon continued funding
and availability of work.

How To Apply

To apply please visit:

	http://jobs.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=21987&p=1

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

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