Research Scientist
Crystallography
London

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd has an immediate opening for a
talented protein crystallographer in the Crystallography Group at our UK
site (Abingdon, Oxfordshire). Candidates should have a PhD with
productive post-doctoral/industrial employment experience in protein
crystallography.  The major role of the person will be to provide x-ray
support to small molecule drug discovery and development by solving
structures of protein-ligand complexes for structure-based drug design.

The position requires a broad background in protein crystallography and
a solid understanding of biophysics and its application in drug
discovery projects. Specifically, the required skills include the
ability to design protein constructs for crystallization trials; protein
crystallization using various techniques; data collection using a
laboratory source and at the synchrotron; structure determination by
molecular replacement, MIR and MAD; computing experience with a variety
of crystallographic programs; the ability to interpret and communicate
structural information. In addition, candidates should have a solid
basic knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry. Excellent
communication skills are required as is a strong ability to work in a
team. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry would be
considered an asset.

In return, you can look forward to an impressive benefits package that
includes 28 days’ holiday, employee stock purchase plan and group
stakeholder pension. As you would expect, we are highly health-aware, so
you will also be eligible for private medical, dental and optical
insurance as well as life insurance. Plus you can take advantage of our
work place nursery and gym membership.  If you are innovative and
focused on achieving success within a collaborative environment, please
visit our website.  To find out more information and apply, please visit
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The Science of Possibility.  Closing date for applications is 28
February 2013

Vertex creates new possibilities in medicine. Our team discovers,
develops and commercialises innovative therapies so people with serious
diseases can lead better lives. Vertex scientists and our collaborators
are working on new medicines to cure or significantly advance the
treatment of hepatitis C, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and other
life-threatening diseases. Founded more than 20 years ago in Cambridge,
Mass., we now have ongoing worldwide research programs and sites in the
United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Vertex has consistently been
recognised as one of the industry's top workplaces by leading
publications such as Science magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business
Journal, San Diego Business Journal and The Scientist and most recently
was named the top employer in Science magazine's 2011 annual survey. For
more information and to view Vertex's press releases, please visit
www.vrtx.com

As the UK-based subsidiary, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd brings
together scientists of multiple disciplines and various backgrounds to
form a highly creative and productive team.  Our scientists work in an
environment where chemists, biologists, structural biologist and
computational chemists focus together on cancer and inflammatory
diseases. Our research facility in Oxfordshire is equipped with the
latest technology and together through collaboration of the wider
organisation our world class teams are tackling the most ambitious
projects in the industry.  

VERTEX is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national
origin, colour, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information or any other status protected by federal, state or local
law. 

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