Cornell University, LASSP/Physics

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Position ID:Cornell-LASSP-RETDOC [#20849]
Position Title: Biomolecular Structure & Function Postdoc
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Physics / Biophysics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Enzymology, X-ray Scattering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Crystallography, Structural Biology, Soft Condensed Matter Physics, Hard Condensed Matter Physics
Appl Deadline: finished (2021/12/20, finished 2022/12/24)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Postdoctoral Associate Positions

Technology Development for X-ray and Electron-Based Studies of Biomolecular Structure and Function

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, USA

Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in development and application of instrumentation and methods for time-resolved crystallography, time-resolved cryo-EM, serial crystallography, and small-angle X-ray scattering of biomolecular systems. This project is under the supervision of Physics Prof. Robert Thorne (who is the founder of MiTeGen, LLC).  Examples of the kind of work involved are described in IUCrJ 8, 784-792 (2021), IUCrJ 8, 867-877 (2021), Acta Cryst. D 7, 628-644 (2021), and Biophys. J. 104, 227-236 (2013). Candidates should be comfortable designing, building, and troubleshooting experimental apparatus, and preferably should have some experience in synchrotron-based X-ray science or in electron microscopy.  Candidates will gain exposure to a variety of cutting-edge methods for biostructural science and to the fundamental physical ideas underlying these methods, providing a strong basis for a variety of subsequent careers.

Applicants may have a Ph.D. in physics, biophysics, applied physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, molecular biology or related fields. Relevant skills include CAD design, microfabrication, machining/3D printing, apparatus construction, interfacing and testing, optical system design and assembly, robotics, and programming for data collection and experimental control. Additional relevant skills that we can provide training in include protein preparation and crystallization, synchrotron-based X-ray data collection, cryo-EM data collection, and biomolecular structural analysis and modeling.

Cornell University has outstanding facilities to support this work, including the Cornell Nanofabrication Facility, the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source, an electron microscopy facility, and a well-quipped user  machine shop. All these facilities are staffed by professionals who can provide training and support.

The successful candidate(s) will refine and acquire a large experimental skill set, equipping them to tackle challenging problems in biological science/technology and engineering.  

Start dates are flexible and can be as early as February 2022.

Application material should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Complete applications will include a brief cover lettera CV, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests. Recommendation letters will be requested after application screening. 




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  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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Further Info:
lassp.cornell.edu
email address
607-255-6487
 
142 Sciences Drive,
109 Clark Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853