Biology Molecular Biology - Group Leader ? Membrane Protein ...

Location: Hamburg, Germany
Staff Category: Staff Member
Contract Duration: 5 years
Grading: 9
Closing Date: 17 March 2013
Reference number: HH_00040

Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).

State-of-the-art infrastructures for applications in life sciences on DESY campus, Hamburg, Germany, provide a world-class environment for most challenging experiments in structural biology with high scientific significance. The Hamburg Unit of EMBL has built an integrated facility in structural biology with three synchrotron radiation beamlines for applications in macromolecular X-ray crystallography and small angle X-ray scattering of biological samples at the new PETRA III ring.?

EMBL is a partner of the future Center for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) on DESY campus, which will allow highly interdisciplinary research across its members. This group leader position will be associated with EMBL.?

The successful candidate is expected to have his/her research focus matching the following:

• Experience and research projects in membrane protein crystallography
• Medically relevant research interests, preferably in infection biology

It should include:

• Innovative use of synchrotron radiation in structural biology
• Complementary ?hybrid? structural biology approaches
• Interest into Free Electron Laser applications (optionally)
• Plans for complementary functional experiments

The candidate will take a leading role both at CSSB and the EMBL Hamburg Unit. She/he should have a PhD or similar degree in a relevant research area, at least three years of postdoctoral experience, and an excellent research record.

Further information about research at EMBL Heidelberg can be found on the EMBL web page. Application Instructions

Please apply online?by clicking on?the Apply button below.

In your application, please include a Cover Letter, CV and a concise description of research interests & future research plans. Please also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be emailed to: references@embl.de at the latest by 17 March 2013. Additional Information For further information about the position please contact recruitment@embl.org.

Interviews are planned for 22 and 23 April 2013 (however, dates can be flexible or subject to change depending on circumstances at the time).

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Information on Team/Group Leader appointments can be found under http://www.embl.org/gl_faq.

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

Source: http://www.thesciencejobs.com/jobs/biology/144702

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