The Duke Human Vaccine Institute, occupying a place of national and international leadership in the fight against major infectious diseases, is currently recruiting for a Research Technician/Associate to support and maintain the macromolecular X-ray crystallography core facility.

The facility encompasses new state-of-the-art instrumentation including a MicroMax-007 micro focus rotating anode generator and a RAXIS IV++ image plate, equipped with VariMax optics and X-stream 2000 cryogenic systems. We also have a fully integrated CrystalMation robotics platform for protein crystallization, automating every step from protein to crystal, and consisting of Alchemist II, Phoenix RE and the Minstrel HT Imaging System with Gallery 700 Incubators. Strong practical skills in protein crystallography including data collection and processing and a working knowledge of current structural solution methods (MAD/SAD and MIR/SIR etc.,) are required. Prior experience in the areas of protein expression and purification, and high-throughput liquid handling and imaging systems is a plus. The successful candidate will maintain the equipment and participate in cutting-edge structural biology research on vaccine development for HIV and other infectious diseases. Qualified candidates must have a relevant Masters or PhD.

Candidates should send a cover letter, current CV, and three letters of reference to: Prabakaran Ponraj, Ph.D. Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Box 103020 106 Research Drive Durham, NC 27710 Email: [log in to unmask]" target="_blank">[log in to unmask]