Dear Ilme,
I am actually in your time zone -- Amst. NL. Wish I were qualified. I'll send this to Marie.
Love Bob
On Oct 8, 2014, at 9:12 PM, Ilme Schlichting <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> The Project:
> X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) are poised to revolutionize structural biology. They provide highly intense, coherent, femtosecond X-ray pulses that promise novel approaches to structure determination of biological objects. We are at the forefront of this development, designing experimental and computational tools and methods for XFEL structural biology using appropriate model systems to study biologically important systems. The applications include imaging of single particles such as viruses as well as the use of microcrystals for static and time-resolved studies aimed at understanding biochemical reaction mechanisms.
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> We are looking for excellent, highly motivated postdocs and graduate students.
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> Your Research Topic:
> Will cover one of the on-going projects of the application of FEL's in structural biology.
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> Your Tasks:
> Participation in FEL (currently LCLS, Stanford, USA and SACLA, Himeji, Japan) and synchrotron experiments and contribution to practical and/or computational aspects of:
> - Sample preparation and characterization
> - Analysis of discrete and continuous diffraction patterns, incl. algorithm development
> - Efficient delivery of biological samples into the X-ray beam
> - Structural and mechanistic interpretation
> The focus of your project will be determined by your interests and background; we cover all aspects starting from biochemistry to theoretical analysis.
> Data, injectors and sample systems from previous FEL experiments are available for an immediate productive start.
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> The successful candidates:
> Will have a Master/diploma or PhD degree in physics, biology, or another field related to coherent imaging, crystallography, electron microscopy, image processing or microfluidics/aerosols. You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary, international group. Good communication skills in English are a must.
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> The host laboratory:
> We are an interdisciplinary, international team that belongs to the Dept. of Biomolecular Mechanisms at the MPI for Medical Research in Heidelberg, which provides a thriving biochemistry/biophysics environment. We offer a unique environment of top-level scientific research and state-of-the-art technology. The stimulating and dynamic environment provides young scientists with an ideal starting-point for further career steps. Heidelberg is one of the top centers for biomedical research in Europe, and graduate students have access to several different Ph.D. programs in Physics or Biology.
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> Candidates should send their formal application to [log in to unmask] with the keyword “FEL application” given in the subject line. Informal inquiries are welcome.
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> The e-mail should contain a single Portable Document File (PDF) including
> - a brief letter, preferably indicating which area of research would be preferred
> - a Curriculum Vitae
> - a full list of publications (if applicable)
> - a description of past and present research activities (max 1 page) and
> - names and addresses of referees (one for Ph.D. / two for postdoctoral applicants).
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> The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to increase the percentage of female employees in areas where they are under-represented. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we are also committed to employ more individuals with disabilities, and therefore actively encourage them to apply.
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> Ilme Schlichting
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> Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research
> Department of Biomolecular Mechanisms
> Jahn-Str. 29, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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> fon : +49 6221 486 500; fax: +49 6221 486 585
> e-mail direct: [log in to unmask]
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