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Hello All, An opportunity is available immediately for a Research Scientist in x-ray crystallography at the CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies division. Applications are accepted through the CSIRO employment website: https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2009%2F966 (the job reference number is 2009/966) International applicants are welcome and encouraged. Part of the advertisement and a blurb on CSIRO is copied below, but more information on CSIRO can be obtained on the following web site: http://www.csiro.au/ And more specifically the CMHT division: http://www.csiro.au/org/CMHT.html Questions can be directed to me (Tom Peat) at the following email address: [log in to unmask] We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated protein crystallographer to join the Structural Biology research group in Parkville. You will be responsible for protein structure determination and structure-function studies. You will work in a team and will liaise with other CSIRO divisions and external collaborators to carry out their structural biology requirements. You must have an interest in automation and high throughput methodology. You will have a PhD or equivalent qualification with postdoctoral research experience in protein crystallography. You will be able to operate independently, but will enjoy working in a team environment. You will develop your own research projects as well as liaising with collaborators both within and outside CSIRO. Your interests are predominately protein structure-function studies, including structure-based drug design. You will have a strong commitment to safe laboratory practice and abide by OHS&E regulations. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. At CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies our scientists work in partnership to address key challenges in health and in a range of industries requiring smart materials. Talented scientists are undertaking biotechnology and advanced materials research drawing on a long history of chemistry and molecular, cellular and structural biology to develop and grow their capabilities. We form strong collaborative relationships with industry, universities, Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) and research institutions to deliver leading edge research. Our vision is to transform industries and improve health and wellbeing by delivering creative molecular technologies.