Faculty Positions Available

  • X-ray Crystallographer (small molecule), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN [08/29/08]
  • X-ray Facilty Director, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill [08/11/08]
  • Research Associate, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri [07/09/08]
  • Research Assistant Professor, X-Ray Diffraction Facility Manager , Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. USA [06/26/08]

    X-ray Crystallographer (small molecule)

    University of Notre Dame

    Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
    Location: Notre Dame, IN
    Start Date: Fall 2008
    Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame seeks a person to operate an existing Structure Facility. Equipped with three Bruker Smart Apex CCD instruments, the facility provides single crystal data and full structure solution to users in the department and beyond. The incumbent is expected to work with graduate students and others in developing skills and expertise in structure solution, as well as provide maintenance and repair for equipment and instrumentation of the facility. Opportunities for professional development are provided. Rank (non tenure track) and salary appropriate for experience. The position is available immediately and an anticipated starting date is Fall 2008, but other dates can be arranged. Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled
    Other details: The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively solicits applications from women and minorities.
    Please submit: Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee.
    Person to contact: Crystallographer Search Committee
    Surface mail address: University of Notre Dame, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 251 Nieuwland Science Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5670, USA
    Email address: chemists@nd.edu
    Job Posted: 08/29/08
    Job ID Number: 1220029249

    X-ray Facilty Director

    University of North Carolina

    Department: Pharmacology
    Location: Chapel Hill
    URL:     xray.med.unc.edu/XRAY
    Start Date: asap
    Duration: NA
    Description: X-Ray Diffraction Facility Manager, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Department of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (http://www.med.unc.edu/pharm) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, fixed term position X-Ray Diffraction Facility Manager, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Start Date: August 1, 2008 or as soon thereafter as possible. The University of North Carolina is seeking a manager for our Macromolecular X-Ray Crystallography Facility (non-tenure track faculty). The facility is state of the art with two x-ray generators (Rigaku RU-3HR and MicroMax007 HF) with R-axis IV++, R-axis IV, and Saturn CCD detectors, an Actor Robotic crystal mounting system and Varimax HF and HR optics and X-Stream2 N2 cooling. The facility also has newly installed automated crystallization screening tools (Phoenix crystallization, Alchemist liquid handler, and Minstrel imager with two associated plate hotels). This person will be responsible for 1) maintaining the instruments in top working condition; 2) providing new user support and training; 3) managing billing and financial reports. Salary and academic level will be commensurate with experience. More information about the facility may be found at http://xtal.med.unc.edu/XRAY/resources.htm. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a discipline using x-ray crystallography, will have the ability to maintain complex scientific laboratory equipment and will interact and communicate effectively with all levels of individuals in a professional manner. The UNC structural biology community is diverse and includes six supporting PIs and an approximately equal number of associated laboratories that make active use of the facility for structure determination. Areas represented include signaling, immunology, enzymology, drug design, and molecular evolution. Interested candidates should submit a CV, statement of current and future research and career goals, three selected recent publications and three references to http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers/. In the EPA Faculty Positions area click on the open positions link and search for 1000673 or X-Ray Diffraction Facility Director. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
    Please submit: CV, 3 references
    Person to contact: Ed Collins
    Surface mail address: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, CB#7290, 804 ME Jones
    Email address: edward_collins@med.unc.edu
    Phone number: 919 966-6869
    Fax number: 919 962-8103
    Job Posted: 08/11/08
    Job ID Number: 1218469458

    Research Associate

    University of Missouri

    Department: Chemistry
    Location: Columbia, Missouri
    Start Date: 09/01/2008
    Description: A Research Associate position (possibly two) is available to work on structural studies of proline catabolic enzymes in the laboratory of Professor John J. Tanner of the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and a strong background in protein crystallography. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and contact information for three references via e-mail to tannerjj@missouri.edu. Include the words "research associate" in the subject of the message. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer.
    Other details: The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer.
    Please submit: Curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and contact information for three references.
    Person to contact: Professor John Jack Tanner
    Surface mail address: 125 Chemistry Department, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
    Email address: tannerjj@missouri.edu
    Phone number: 573-884-1280
    Fax number: 573-882-2754
    Job Posted: 07/09/08
    Job ID Number: 1215616045

    Research Assistant Professor, X-Ray Diffraction Facility Manager

    Georgetown University

    Department: Department of Chemistry
    Location: Washington, D.C. USA
    URL:     www8.georgetown.edu/departments/chemistry/news/jobposting_05.08.html
    Start Date: immediate opening
    Duration: one year, may be a possibility for renewal
    Description: Georgetown University has an immediate opening for an X-ray Diffraction Facility Manager (non-tenure track faculty member). The position is currently a one year appointment, though we anticipate the potential for renewal. The manager will be responsible for: i) maintaining the instruments in top working condition, ii) providing user support and training to new users, including the teaching of a hands-on, graduate-level course in X-ray diffraction, iii) some service crystallography, and iv) managing billing and financial reports. The current facility consists of two X-ray diffractometers: a Bruker SMART single crystal diffractometer, recently upgraded with an APEX II CCD detector, and a Rigaku R-AXIS RAPID curved imaging plate multipurpose diffractometer, each equipped with N2 cooling devices. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience using small molecule X-ray crystallography, preferably in both single-crystal and PXRD applications. The successful candidate must have the desire and ability to teach effectively, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain complex scientific laboratory equipment. Salary and academic level will be commensurate with experience. Any questions regarding the search should be forwarded to chemad@georgetown.edu with “X-Ray Search” in the subject line. Submit resume and the names of three references to: X-ray Manager Search Committee Chair Department of Chemistry Georgetown University 240 Reiss Science Building 37th and O Sts NW Washington, DC 20057 Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Other details: Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Person to contact: see ad
    Surface mail address: see ad
    Email address: see ad
    Phone number: 202 687 6073
    Fax number: 202 687 6209
    Job Posted: 06/26/08
    Job ID Number: 1214515357

    Last posting: 08/29/08

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