From tdgrant at buffalo.edu Fri Jan 10 16:37:47 2020 From: tdgrant at buffalo.edu (Grant, Thomas) Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:37:47 +0000 Subject: [SA_Scat] Postdoc position: Computational Algorithms combining SAXS/WAXS and Crystallography for Drug Discovery Message-ID: <5B12FD90-9328-4A2F-A5DC-821E4190E219@buffalo.edu> Dear Small Angle Scatterers, Please share this notice with potential candidates. A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Grant Lab in the Department of Structural Biology at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY, USA. Our group is currently seeking postdoctoral candidates to develop novel computational algorithms combining crystallography and solution scattering to aid in drug discovery. The successful completion of the project will impact many fields from drug discovery and development to basic biological processes. An excellent opportunity for creative, out-of-the-box thinkers who are self-motivated. Candidates will have the opportunity and support to present their research findings at national and international conferences and in high-impact scientific journals. The positions are for an initial term of two years with possibilities for renewal based on performance and available funding. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Minimum Qualifications A PhD degree in structural or computational biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science or related fields. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in computer programming, in particular Python. Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting research at conferences and in scholarly journals. Background in physics or mathematics is a plus, in particular familiarity with concepts of Fourier transforms and diffraction. Experience with structural biology techniques such as crystallography and solution X-ray scattering is a plus. Apply Interested candidates can apply on the UBJobs website here: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/21288 -- Thomas D. Grant, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Structural Biology Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences University at Buffalo 955 Main Street, Room 5128 Buffalo, New York 14203 Email: tdgrant at buffalo.edu From stephen.king at stfc.ac.uk Tue Jan 21 11:25:24 2020 From: stephen.king at stfc.ac.uk (Stephen King - UKRI STFC) Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:25:24 +0000 Subject: [SA_Scat] Researcher position using time-resolved SAXS at Stockholm University Message-ID: <40e3849d2e0a46a4bf5ba9867e0ee168@stfc.ac.uk> Researcher in materials chemistry with specialisation in nanoparticle self-assembly at Department of materials and environmental chemistry, Stockholm University Closing date: February 10, 2020. Project description We are seeking a researcher to develop our recently presented evaporation-driven poor-solvent enrichment (EDPSE) assembly method (Kapuscinski et al, Nature Comm 2019) to follow the formation, and produce complex and multifunctional nanoparticle arrays with orientational and positional order, so called mesocrystals. Nanoparticle self-assembly and mesocrystal formation will be studied in real time using primarily SAXS and attempts will be made to develop models to describe nucleation and mesocrystal growth. The research will have a strong methodological focus. Better understanding of how nanoparticles assemble has the potential to advance our understanding of crystallization in general and non-classical, particle-mediated crystallization phenomena in particular. The research will focus on studies of self-assembly of anisotropic nanoparticles and mesocrystal formation by primarily time-resolved small angle X-ray scattering together with electron microscopy and modelling. The researcher is expected to lead the time-resolved SAXS measurements at different synchrotron facilities, including application for beam-time, the design and construction of suitable measurement cells and analysis of scattering data. Terms of employment The position is a fixed-term full-time employment of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2020-04-01 or as per agreement. Contact For more information, please contact Professor Lennart Bergström, telephone: +46 8 16 23 68, lennart.bergstrom at mmk.su.se. To Apply Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system: https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/jobs quoting Ref. No. SU FV-0107-20