JOB POSTING: Crystallographer position at Emerald Bio

From: Doug Davies
Date: 18 October 2012 23:17

To the CCP4 Community

 

X-ray Crystallographer and Project Leader Position at Emerald Bio

 

Emerald Bio is an integrated gene-to-structure collaborative research organization specializing in drug discovery services with laboratories near Seattle, WA and Boston, MA.  Our scientists provide integrated structural biology solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research institutions.  We have become leaders in automated, full-pipeline, gene-to-structure crystallography services—including membrane protein crystallization and fragment-based drug discovery.

 

We are searching for an experienced X-ray crystallographer who can serve as a project manager for multiple client collaborations.  Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is strongly encouraged.  Significant research experience in the following areas will be highly advantageous:  Membrane protein crystallization, ligand-observed NMR screening and/or protein expression in eukaryotic cells. 

 

Candidates must hold a PhD in structural biology or closely related field, with at least five years of post-doctoral or industry experience.  The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse group of scientists in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring exceptional organizational and communication skills.  In addition to driving the scientific progress of structural biology collaborations, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs and timelines to ensure profitability within our contract research environment. 

 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.  Emerald Bio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled, Vietnam-era, or other eligible veteran.  Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@embios.com. 

 

Please visit our website:  www.emeraldbiostructures.com

 

 

With best regards,

-Doug

_______________________

Doug R. Davies, PhD, PMP

Senior Project Leader

Emerald Bio

7869 NE Day Rd. West

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

 

 

 

Twinned Data

From: Iris Gawarzewski
Date: 19 October 2012 11:13

Hello everybody,

I collected data to 2.8A with the space group P63 but they seems to be twinned. I tried phenix refinement with the twin law I got from Xtriage but the model looks quiet weird...

Hope that somebody can help me with this problem.

Kind regards,

Iris

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From: vellieux

Hello,

I am afraid that you aren't saying (writing) enough to describe the problem(s) you are facing...

Twin fraction ? How many crystals were used to collect the diffraction data (remember that there are polar space groups, where c going "up" is different from c going "down") etc etc. Without enough information, no advice can be provided...

Fred.

--   Fred. Vellieux (B.Sc., Ph.D., hdr)

Position, Research Technician at EMBL Grenoble

From: Jose A. Marquez <
Date: 26 October 2012 13:56

Dear All

A research technician position is currently available in my laboratory at EMBL Grenoble. You will find the details in the link below or at www.embl.org/jobs

http://www.embl.de/aboutus/jobs/searchjobs/index.php?newlang=1&newms=sr&searchregion=670

Location:	Grenoble, France
Staff Category:	Staff Member
Contract Duration:	3 years
Grading:	4, 5 or 6, depending on experience and qualifications
Closing Date:	25 November 2012
Reference number:	GR_00047

Best regards
Josan

--   _________________________________________________________  Jose A. Marquez Ph.D.  Team Leader, Head of Crystallization Facility  EMBL Grenoble Outstation 

Position in Structural Biology at OIST, Okinawa, Japan

From: Job TmT
Date: 31 October 2012 21:53

Postdoctoral Position in Structural Biology at OIST, Okinawa, Japan

A Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology (Protein X-ray crystallography) is available in the Trans-membrane Trafficking Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Okinawa Japan.
We are seeking for an innovative, talented and highly motivated independent scientist to work on the structure of membrane proteins.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Fadel Samatey and must include a CV and contact information of up to three referees.

Experience in cloning, protein expression, protein purification, protein crystallization and protein structure determination is required. The position will initially be for one year, with a possibility of extension for a total of four years. Inquiries about the position are welcome. Review of applications will begin immediately.Application deadline is December 27, 2012.

OIST offers a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. OIST embraces diversity and recognizes it as being a key to success. We believe in developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Further information about the institute can be found at http://www.oist.jp/

Position: Project Manager for the International Year of Crystallography

From: Louise Jones
Date: 31 October 2012 15:24


PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

Organisation: International Union of Crystallography
Location: Chester, UK
Highly Competitive Salary: £40K minimum
Term: Fixed term (2 years)

Description:
The UN General Assembly has designated 2014 as the International Year of
Crystallography. As part of IYCr2014, the International Union of
Crystallography (IUCr), which is a scientific union and publisher of several
leading scientific journals, is developing a wide-ranging agenda for publicly
oriented events across the globe and is looking to appoint an ambitious
person for IYCr2014 events management and delivery.

You will be responsible for fund-raising and sponsorship activities for the
IYCr, helping to publicise the economic and social contributions that
crystallography makes by submitting articles to the press and to magazines,
promoting poster and museum exhibitions highlighting the usefulness of
crystallography, assisting with the development of the IYCr2014 web site, and
interacting with the regional and national crystallographic organisations in
formulating global sets of events.

You will act as the focal point for IYCr2014 and work with all potential
partners to make the international year a global success reaching out to
schools, colleges and the general public. You will help to assemble a team of
enthusiasts to inspire and coordinate worldwide activities. You will be
supported by, and will be expected to work with, the various IUCr committees
that will oversee the IYCr2014 activities. In addition, we are in the process
of appointing a Business Development Executive with primary responsibility
for publications development for IYCr2014, and you will work closely with
him/her.

You will ideally be a graduate with a knowledge of crystallography and
experience of writing scientific articles for the general public. We are
looking for someone with excellent communication skills and prior experience
of raising funds from industrial and private sponsors. Experience with media
and journalistic media will be a major advantage. The ability to communicate
in another major language in addition to English will also be beneficial. In
return, the IUCr offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and a
unique working environment. You will be primarily based in Chester, UK, with
some travel opportunities.

To be considered for the position please send a CV and covering letter to
Carol Cook (cc AT iucr.org) by 2 December 2012.

Monday 10th September 5.15 pm Rosalind Franklin Lecture Professor David Eisenberg New Hunts House Lecture Theatre 1 Guy’s Campus

From: Lorenz, Chris
Date: 3 September 2012 10:51

Dear all
On Monday 10th September at 5.15 pm the Randall Division of King's College will be hosting one of the Rosalind Franklin Lectures : http://www.kcl.ac.uk/health/research/kbi/rosalindfranklin/index.aspx

The speaker will be Professor David Eisenberg, the Paul D. Boyer Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, at UCLA and Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Prof. Eisenberg will talk about
The Amyloid State of Proteins in Human Diseases
10th of September 2012 5.15 pm
New Hunts House
Lecture Theatre 1
Guy's Campus
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/campuses/guys/Guys.aspx

Please notify colleagues who might be interested in this lecture.
Apologies for multiple e-mails.

Looking forward to meeting you there
Franca Fraternali

--
Dr. Franca Fraternali
http://rg.kcl.ac.uk/staffprofiles/staffprofile.php?pid=5573

Open position for protein crystallographer at Bayer in Berlin, Germany

From: Roman Hillig
Date: 25 September 2012 16:29

Dear all,

 

We have an open position in our Structural Biology department at Bayer in Berlin. All details can be found in the job advertisement under the following link:

 

https://mybayerjob.bayerbbs.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?param=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2ODkwMEI0MUVEMjgwOUE0Qjg2NUVFNDQ5QTMmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=005&sap-language=EN&params=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2ODkwMEI0MUVEMjgwOUE0Qjg2NUVFNDQ5QTM%3d

 

If you are interested, please do not reply to me but submit your application at www.myBayerjob.de quoting the Reference Code: 0000042823, see also the link above.

 

Best wishes,

Roman

 

________________________________

Dr. Roman Hillig

Senior Scientist, Structural Biology

 

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Bayer Pharma AG 

Web: http://www.bayerpharma.com