An EPSRC-funded PhD Studentship position is offered in the application of
Computer Science to Molecular Structure and Function:
Investigations of mechanical properties of molecules (1 studentship)
This project will develop and employ state-of-the-art computational methods to investigate the origins of biomolecular recognition. Algorithms for the simulation of molecular behaviour will be constructed to run over a 64-processor Beowulf cluster permitting the investigation of dynamics over extended time periods. These simulations will be used alongside experimental studies to further our knowledge of protein folding and molecular interactions mechanisms. Applicants with a knowledge of computational chemistry and/or computer programming are particularly encouraged.
(see http://pharm6.pharm.nottingham.ac.uk)
Applications are invited from potential and recent graduates in the
computer, mathematical, physical or pharmaceutical sciences for a
postgraduate research studentship. Candidates should have already obtained
or expect a minimum of a upper second class degree.
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Phil Williams,
Lecturer in Biophysical Chemistry,
Laboratory of Biophysics and Surface Analysis,
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tel: +44 (0)115 9515025 or +44 (0)7885 772666 Fax: +44 (0)115 9515110
email:
[email protected]
Applications including a full CV and
the
names of two referees should be submitted to:
Mrs Sheila Godber, School Administrator, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD.
(pharmacy [email protected])
A fellowship in the Fracture Research Group, funded by the EPSRC, is available for a post-doctoral candidate with a background in Physics, Materials Science, or a related subject. The post will run until July 14, 2001. The successful candidate will join a research team led by Dr Lyndon Edwards concerned with neutron strain scanning of Advanced Materials and Structures. The project is to develop a transmission instrument and associated software capable of measuring lattice spacings of samples in transmission with an accuracy better than 100x10-6.
The instrument is being developed at ISIS, the world�s brightest pulsed neutron source which is based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford and the work is being undertaken in collaboration with Prof. Phil Withers and co-workers at The University of Manchester. Familiarity with diffraction-based crystallography and/or Reitveld methods would be desirable. Informal enquiries may be made through Dr Edwards on + 44 1908 653255.
An appointment of Research Fellow will be made on the 1A scale, within the range, �16,775 to �25,213 according to age, qualifications and experience.
Further particulars, an application form and access details for disabled
applicants are available from Mrs Maria Ferebee,
e-mail [email protected].
There is a 24-hour answering service on +44 1908 654144.
Further particulars are also available from
www-tec.open.ac.uk/deanery/recruit.htm.
Closing date for applications: 21st September 2000 Post no: 7374
Disabled applicants whose skills and experience meet the requirements of
the job will be interviewed. Please let us know if you need your copy of
the further particulars in large print, on computer disk, or on audio
cassette tape. Hearing impaired persons may make enquiries on Milton
Keynes + 44 1908 654901 (Minicom answerphone). Equal Opportunity is
University Policy. The University offers a wide range of jobs with
excellent training and career development opportunities. We actively
promote equal opportunities in education and employment and welcome
applications from all sections of the community.
http://www2.open.ac.uk/personnel/emp/pr.htm/
will start a research training network funded by the European Commission to study the properties of solid 3He. The magnetic properties of this material arise due to a unique interaction mechanism � the exchange of particles on adjacent sites. The experiments aim towards the microscopic investigation of the magnetic structures by means of neutron diffraction, combined with ultra � low temperature physics state of the art sensing methods for magnetisation, pressure, temperature etc.
The expected results are of fundamental interest to a broad scientific community and provide ideal conditions for young scientists in an international team. Training comprises topics of the preparation of new materials and its characterisation by microscopic and macroscopic methods, data analysis and processing as well as the operation of a complex experimental set up. The scientific activities are accompanied by annual summer schools held in France, Great Britain and Germany.
We offer positions for young scientists to participate in this effort. The positions will be located in the United Kingdom, France and in Germany, the contracts are limited to 3 years. The contract conditions correspond to the national regulations, support for travel and relocation is available. At the time of their appointment applicants should not be older than 35 years, they should be residents of a country which is a member state of the EU or an associated country. They should not be a subject of the state where the appointment is planned.
UW-Madison, Dept. of the History of Science, invites candidates for a tenure-track assistant professorship specializing in the history of the physical sciences since 1800. Appointment to begin August, 2001. Secondary expertise in science and nationalism/internationalism, science outside of Europe and North America, or science and gender would be welcome. We seek candidates eager to participate in an active graduate program, a small but strong undergraduate major, and interdisciplinary general education courses that help fulfill the University's liberal education requirements. Possibilities also exist for involvement in a new science studies program. We will be looking for evidence of outstanding promise in both teaching and research. Send letter of application describing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three or four letters of recommendation to:
Professor Lynn Nyhart,
Department of the History of Science, University of Wisconsin,
7143 Social Science Building,
1180 Observatory Drive,
Madison, WI 53706-1393, USA
Inquiries may be addressed by email to Nyhart at [email protected].
Deadline for application 29 Sept. 2000.
The University of Wisconsin is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Unless
confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the
applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed
confidentiality.
Applications are invited for the above position in the group of Professor Mike Hursthouse, at the Department of Chemistry, University of Southampton, UK
The position is funded by the Southampton Combinatorial Centre of Excellence, which is supported by a consortium of major international pharmaceutical companies. It will involve the development of instrumentation and procedures to provide a facility for "High Throughput Chemical Crystallography", to meet the challenges and opportunities resulting from developments in combinatorial and parallel synthesis, especially of pharmaceutical materials.
Candidates should ideally have a background in small molecule crystallography plus experience or interest in computing and instrumentation. Targets of the research are automation in both the preparation of crystals and data collection, to interface with software for automated structure analysis, refinement and validation now becoming available.
The salary will be in the normal PDRA range, according to age/experience.
The start date is 1 October 2000 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Expressions of interest should be sent to Professor Hursthouse,
from whom further particulars can be obtained. Contact details are:
Professor M B Hursthouse
Department of Chemistry
University of Southampton
Southampton SO17 1BJ
Phone: (Int) 44 23 80596721 FAX: (Int) 44 23 80596722
E.Mail: [email protected]
Details of the EPSRC National Crystallography Service can also be found
on the web at
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~xservice
Job Number: 006102
Title: STAFF MEMBER
Number of Openings: 1
Series/Level: TSM
Recruiting Scope: Open to all
Organization: LANSCE-12
Status: Open
Date Posted: 09/13/2000
Job Type: Limited Term Appt 2 Years Full-time
Clearance: None
Summary:
The Manuel Lujan Jr. Neutron Scattering Center (Lujan
Center) is seeking a
highly motivated individual to be the main LANSCE contact for a
newly funded upgrade to the
Neutron Powder Diffractometer (NPD). This project is funded by
the National Science
Foundation, the University of Pennsylvania, State University of
New York at Stony Brook,
University of Virginia, Michigan State University, UC Santa
Barbara and Los Alamos National
Laboratory. The upgrade includes expanded detector coverage at
the backscattering angle
with the objective of increased data acquisition rate at high-Q
for determination of pair
distribution functions (PDF) with high real-space resolution.
The successful candidate will
assist in the planning, design, and installation of the upgrade;
oversee development of
technical, cost, and schedule baseline for the upgrade; be
responsible for the day-to-day
technical decisions to achieve this goal; be responsible for the
day-to-day project
management; and ensure that all applicable LANSCE and Laboratory
procedures are
followed. The successful candidate will conduct a program of
neutron scattering research
with an emphasis on the application of the PDF technique to the
study of aperiodic
structures in metals, ceramics, liquids, and glasses using the
Lujan Center and other
neutron scattering facilities. The successful candidate will
serve as the scientific liaison for
PDF analysis between LANSCE-12 and other Los Alamos
organizations; collaborate
effectively on scientific problems of mutual interest; interact
effectively with the broader
community of experimentalists within and outside the Laboratory.
More information of the
Lujan Center can be obtained at
http://lansce.lanl.gov/lansce12/index_12.htm.
Required Skills:
Several years research experience and demonstrated record
of accomplishment in
experimental neutron and/or x-ray scattering and research
using neutron
diffractometers and pair distribution analysis.
Demonstrated ability to organize and lead interdisciplinary
teams that include scientists,
mechanical/electrical engineers and technicians.
Demonstrated scientific leadership as evidenced by the
quality and breadth of research
conducted under the applicant's direction.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams consisting of
internal and external participants
to develop consensus on technical decisions.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and health, including
minimization of the
environmental impact of activities.
Proven effective interpersonal skills and oral and written
communication skills,
experience and skills must be supported by a strong record
of refereed publications,
honors, awards, and invitations to speak at conferences and
universities and by letters
of recommendation.
Desired Skills:
Notes to Applicants: For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505) 667-9904
DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION ONLINE:
We hope you will choose to use our on-line application. However, you may also use the postal service to mail your resume or any application materials that cannot be submitted electronically (such as writing samples, letters of reference, etc.).
Mail your resume and/or application materials to:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Resume Service Center
PO Box 1663, MS P286
Los Alamos, NM 87545
USA
There currently exists a vacancy for a programmer to support the activities of CCP13 and NCD (Collaborative Computational Project at Daresbury Laboratory on Fibre and Non Crystalline Diffraction). The position is an excellent opportunity for a scientist with good programming skills, a thorough understanding of diffraction and an underlying interest in molecular structure determination in partially ordered systems. The appointment will be for approximately one year in the first instance but project renewal and expansion is currently being planned.
CCP13 has existed as a software initiative for fibre diffraction for the last
9 years. It has established an excellent reputation both nationally and
internationally for the data reduction and analysis software that it provides.
Full details of the post can be found at
http://www.dl.ac.uk/SRS/CCP13/.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE OF 8TH SEPTEMBER GIVEN IN THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN
EXTENDED TO 12 OCTOBER.
Potential candidates will be provided with recent copies of Fibre Diffraction Review (the CCP13/NCD Newsletter) upon request to [email protected] (or any of the addresses given on the advertisement). Informal contact (telephone/email) with any of the contacts named in the advert is encouraged.
Trevor Forsyth
CCP13 Chairman
In the frame of the ESS (European Spallation Source) project Post-Doctoral and Doctoral positions are offered up to 18 and 36 months, respectively. The work consists in characterizing structural and target materials after high energy proton irradiation in order to investigate on irradiation effects. In particular, neutron techniques and mechanical tests will be considered. The preferred candidates should have an engineering, physical or chemical background with emphasis in Materials Science. Place of work for post-docs is Ancona (Italy) and the candidates must come from one of the EU countries and not have worked in Italy in the last two years (Possible stays at european neutron laboratories are also foreseen); for Doctoral students the place of work is Juelich (Germany) where the headquarter of ESS is placed.
For italian citizens, other forms of contract are also foreseen.
For further information, please look at http://www.kfa-juelich.de/ess
and/or contact:
Dr. Flavio Carsughi
Tel. + 39 071 220-4370 :
Fax + 39 071 220-4605
e-mail [email protected]
mail DIBIAGA
Facolt� di Agraria
Universit� degli Studi di Ancona
Via Ranieri 65
I-60131 Ancona
Italy
Ancona, 21 September 2000
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POST 1: PEPTIDE/PROTEIN CHEMIST
PEPTIDE DESIGN & NANOTECHNOLOGY
This is a 24-month BBSRC-funded post to explore nanobiotechnology applications for a novel protein design. Skills in peptide or protein chemistry will be required and experience in biophysical characterisations of peptides or proteins � e.g. using AFM, CD, EM, FTIR and/or X-ray fibre diffraction � would be an advantage.
The project will develop a new peptide system in the laboratory (Pandya et al. Biochemistry 39 8728 (2000)). Briefly, two peptides have been designed that combine to form extended nano-scale protein fibres. The initial focus of the new project will be to design peptides that self-assemble into more-complex networks such as 3D grids and matrices. A second goal will be to functionalise these networks with small molecules and other peptides and proteins to create novel, functional biomaterials.
POST 2: MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST
STRUCTURAL/FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS
This is an 18-month Wellcome-funded post to develop phage-display methodologies for the rapid identification and preparation of protein domains from genome-based libraries. Skills in molecular biology are essential and experience in phage display and bioinformatics would be an advantage.
The project builds on methods developed in the laboratory (Finucane et al. Biochemistry 38 11613 (1999)). Phage-display libraries will be constructed from randomly generated DNA fragments to give "protein-domain complements" of the yeasts S. cerevisiae and S. pombe. Biopanning methods will be used to select stable and functional protein domains from these libraries.
The School of Biological Sciences at Sussex was rated 5 in the last two RAEs. The Woolfson laboratory and the School in general have excellent facilities and provide stimulating environments for research. Furthermore, the Woolfson and related groups are about to relocate to new laboratories specifically refurbished and equipped for protein design, bioinformatics, genomics and structural biology. The new laboratories and associated equipment will facilitate excellent starts to the new projects.
Informal enquiries: e-mail [email protected], telephone 01273 678214.
http://www.biols.susx.ac.uk/biols/Biochem/Woolfson
OPEN POSITION
Physicist - Neutron Scattering
Your tasks
Your profile
You are recently graduated (PhD) in experimental (soft condensed matter)
physics, physical chemisty, or materials science, with experience in
microstructure or macromolecular structure characterization using x-ray or
neutron diffraction techniques. Furthermore, we expect the ability to work
in a team and to communicate (establishing a professional relationship with
guest scientists) as well as your willingness to work flexible hours. The
duties due to assisting external guest and instrument development are
intended to occupy no more than two-thirds of the instrument scientist's
time to enable him/her to conduct independent or collaborative research
using the SANS instruments and other facilities at the SINQ.
Appointment will initially be for three years with the possibility of an
extension.
Dr. J. Kohlbrecher (Tel: int+ (41) 56 310-3165,
email:[email protected] )
or Dr. W. Wagner (Tel: int+ (41) 56 310-2517, email: [email protected])
gladly provides you with further information.
Expressions of interest in this position along with a resume should be sent
to:
PAUL SCHERRER INSTITUT,
Human Resources,
CH-5232 Villigen PSI,
Switzerland,
Ref.: 8720/A
Applications are invited for a Research level Programmer to assist members of the Mathematics Institute with computational research projects. Possible projects include video image analysis, MCMC phylogenetic analysis, stochastic simulations in immunology and genetic circuits, 4D object visualisation tools, correlation function computation in neutron scattering data and computation of the strain caused by defects in solids.
Applicants must be experienced programmers in C and Fortran, have a proven ability to bring complicated computer projects to completion, and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the research program of a couple of key projects. Applicants will preferably hold a PhD in Mathematics or a related discipline. Experience in Dynamical systems, imaging and statistics will be an advantage.
The position will be full-time on the RA IA scale (� 16,775 - 25,213), for up to two years in the first instance. Part-time possible (3/4 days a week).
Candidates wishing to discuss the position may contact Professor R.S. MacKay ([email protected] or 024 765 22218) or Dr Nigel Burrough ([email protected] or 024 765 24682).
Please send extended CV, covering letter and referees with the completed application form
Application forms can be obtained from the Personnel Office, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL. Telephone: (024 76) 523627 and from http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/AC864.html
Please quote reference 6/R/00.
Closing date for applications is 8 October 2000.
Email: [email protected]
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