BCA Jobs with deadlines in Mar/Apr 99
 

post-doc at EMAT, Belgium

Dear colleagues,

as of April 1, 1999, a 2-year TEM post-doc position will be available at the EMAT group in Antwerp. The research will consist of using advanced TEM techniques (HREM, EDX, EELS, low-dose, ...) for the study of new photographic materials in close colaboration with the Agfa-Gevaert company, one of the leading manufacturers of photographic material. The position is open to EC citizens or equalized persons.

If you know of anyone interested in and capable of this type of research, please have them contacted us.

I thank you in advance,

Nick Schryvers

email: [email protected] or [email protected]
 

Post doctoral research fellow in Protein crystallography

School of Biochemistry, University of Birmingham, UK


Applications are invited for a three year BBSRC-funded post-doctoral research fellowship to study the three-dimensional structure of a new class of inorganic pyrophosphatases. Candidates should have (or expect to have soon) a Ph.D. in the biochemical or chemical sciences and preferably have experience in protein crystallography or similar technique. The lab is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for x-ray crystallography, computation, protein purification and molecular biology.
For informal enquires and further particulars please contact:
Dr Scott White
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 44-121-414-7534
Fax: 44-121-414-3982).

Application forms can be obtained from:
Director of Staffing Services
the University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT, UK

e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 44-121 414 6481

Please quote Reference No. S35225/99 Closing date March 4th 1999
 

Molecular Modelling Position at Biogen

We have an immediate opening for a molecular modeling position at Biogen in Cambridge Mass, USA.

We are looking for a computational chemist to be involved in the applications of programs for diversity analysis, combinatorial chemistry and QSAR analysis. The position will focus mainly on the application of tools to analyze chemical diversity for our HTS and combinatorial chemistry efforts, build statistical models that describe structure-activity relationships and use these models to design new drug candidates. The position will also have a minor component involving the development of programs to help automate our modeling procedures and to help integrate our current software tools.

Candidates for this position should have a PhD with a strong research background in computational chemistry. They should have experience in applying computational approaches for 2D/3D QSAR analysis and combinatorial library design. A working knowledge of UNIX and experience with the standard modeling packages is a must, and knowledge of programming and script development would be a plus. A working knowledge of synthetic chemistry and very good interaction skills are needed. Industrial experience would be preferred.

Please email any enquiries to : [email protected]

 

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION


The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department: Department of Microbiology
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
URL: http://www.microbio.uab.edu/faculty/jedrzejas.htm

A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study structure and function of macromolecules involved in pathogenesis of Bacillus and Streptococcus genus. Successful candidate will carry out structure determination and possibly biochemical characterization of essential enzymes involved in pathogenesis of bacteria.

Experience in protein crystallography and in biochemistry as well as excellent communication skills are preferred. State-of-the-art facilities in molecular biology, X-ray crystallography, and in structure-based drug design are available. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

Person to contact: Mark J. Jedrzejas, Ph. D.
Surface mail: Department of Microbiology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham,
545 CHSB-19, 933 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294-2041, USA

Tel.: (205)975-7627 Fax: (205)975-5424 Email: [email protected]

 

Bioinformatics PROFESSORSHIPS at the University of Basel

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel establishes a Bioinformatics Program and seeks to appoint two Professors by January 1, 2000. The level of appointment will depend on the qualification of the candidate. Research fields of interest include genomics, proteomics, protein structure prediction, dynamic simulation of biomolecules, and modeling of cellular processes. The Program will be independent, yet integrated within current biological and medical research programs at the University of Basel. It will also be embedded in a Computational Sciences Network with joint teaching activities involving the Biozentrum, and the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.


Applicants interested in developing this new Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and in creating a strong research - and teaching program are requested to send their Curriculum Vitae, a publication list, reprints of five key papers, names and addresses of three references, and descriptions of past and future research to the address listed below by March 31, 1999. Applications by female scientists are particularly encouraged.


Professor Stefan Schmid
Dekan der philosophisch-naturwissenschaftlichen
Fakult�t der Universit�t Basel
Missionsstrasse 64
CH-4055 Basel
Switzerland

For additional information please contact Andreas Engel, Maurice E.Mueller Institute, University of Basel, Switzerland
Biozentrum, Klingelbergstr 70 CH-4056 Basel
email: [email protected]
Tel +41 61 267 2262
Fax +41 61 267 2109

 

Molecular Biophysics post

Applications are invited for a post from 1 October 1999 which combines:

The Fellow/Lecturer will be employed by St Hilda's College, whose statutes provide that all Fellows must be women.


The stipend will be according to age on the scale �19,826 - �37,113 a year.

A start-up grant is available, for advanced research in structural biology/molecular structure relevant to understanding disorders of the nervous system.

Details of College and Departmental duties are given in the further particulars, which are available from the world wide web www.biop.ox.ac.uk
or by email from [email protected]
or from Professor L N Johnson FRS
Head of the Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics
Department of Biochemistry
South Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3QU

Applications (8 copies, or one only from overseas candidates) should be sent to Professor Johnson by 26 March 1999 and quote reference TUCKER.

They should include:
a curriculum vitae
summary of research interests
listing of publications (please star the 5 most important)
names of 3 referees
Applicants should ask the 3 referees to write to Professor Johnson by 26 March 1999.

 

2 posts available in neutron diffraction at ILL Grenoble

Two posts are available in the Diffraction Group at ILL Grenoble, for each of which applicants should have 1-2 years post-doctoral experience.
(see http://www.ill.fr/Vacancies/)

  1. Polarised neutron diffraction (99/02)
    This post is for the second instrument responsible on the polarised neutron diffractometer D3 ( http://www.ill.fr/YellowBook/D3). The successful candidate will join a dynamic team who are in the forefront of the development of new polarised neutron techniques which are opening up new scientific areas. While some experience with polarised neutrons would be an advantage, candidates must be excellent physicists with strong scientific motivation.
  2. Single crystal, powder or liquids diffraction (99/03)
    Opportunities are available for a scientist in any of these areas. Candidates should have a strong motivation to promote and develop the use of neutron diffraction in structure determination, especially in areas complementary to current ILL expertise. An interest in instrumentation and a sound practical knowledge of computing are also important.

    Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. A.W. Hewat, tel. (33) 476 20 72 13 (e-mail: [email protected]) or via the World Wide Web http://www.ill.fr/dif/

     

    Bioinformatics researcher at Post-doctoral level

    Forward from European Women in Mathematics:


    The Natural History Museum in London is looking for a bioinformatics researcher at post-doctoral level. This is a fixed-term 3-year contract. The position is open to any field of bioinformatics research relating to evolutionary genomics, phylogenetics and/or classification. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and develop the molecular biology computing environment of four Unix workstations (an Alpha, an Octane and two Sparcs) and a local Mac network and to teach other researchers how best to use the system. These duties should not take more than 50% of the available time.

    The salary is negotiable from �21,647, depending on experience. Further details can be obtained by post from Karen Bostock ([email protected]) or by anonymous ftp (Word 6 file) from ftp://ftp.nhm.ac.uk/pub/vacancies/Bioinf.doc. Application is by CV which should also be sent to Karen, by e-mail, fax or letter, together with the names of 3 referees.

    The closing date from applications is 12th March and the post is available from 1st April. Applicants who are in the final stages of their PhD studies should enclose a letter from their supervisor indicating the likely date that their studies will be complete.

    


Dr. James O. McInerney,

 Dept. Biology,                       Dept. Zoology,

 Natl. Univ. Ireland,                 The Natural History Museum,

 Maynooth,                  and       Cromwell road,

 Co. Kildare, Ireland                 London SW7 5BD, UK.

 Phone +353 1 708 3860                +44 171 938 9163

 Fax   +353 1 708 3845                +44 171 938 9158

 email [email protected]       [email protected]
     

    Scientific programmer

    The CCDC is seeking a Scientific programmer to work on information systems for protein-ligand interactions. The position requires practical experience of C++ and (preferably) Java in a UNIX environment, together with a chemical background and knowledge of protein structuress. Applicants are likely to be PhD graduates with an interest in structure-based drug design or bioinformatics.


    Applications should include a full CV and names of two referees and be addressed to Dr.A.Salisbury, CCDC, 12 Union Road, CAMBRIDGE, BC2 1EZ, UK to arrive no later than 19 March 1999.

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Department of Earth Sciences
    University of Oxford

    A postdoctoral researcher is sought for a project investigating the light-element stable isotope reservoirs of the early solar nebula. The work entails analysis of oxygen and magnesium isotopic variations in primitive meteorite samples using state-of-the-art laser sampling and mass spectrometry methods. The principal duties of the post will be to collect isotope ratio data from meteorite samples and to interpret the results in the context of early solar system evolution. The work is a collaboration between Oxford University (Dr. Edward Young) and the Natural History Museum (Dr. Sara Russell).


    Applicants should have completed a doctorate and have experience in at least two of the following areas: isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, or meteoritics. Experience with laser ablation and mass spectrometry methods, especially oxygen extraction by fluorination and gas-source mass spectrometry, is desirable.


    The project is funded by the UK Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), and an appointment will be made for up to two years in the first instance.


    Further particulars for this post should be obtained from :
    The Administrator, Department of Earth Sciences, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PR
    (Tel. 01865 272020), to whom applications should be sent.
    Applications should be marked clearly with the reference ES/EDY/001, and be received by 23 March 1999, and should include three copies of a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, fax numbers and email addresses of two academic referees.
    Informal inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Edward Young (email: [email protected]).
    Anyone wishing to apply after 23 March should contact Dr. Young or the Department.
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