Project Description:
The Center for Structural Molecular Biology (CSMB) of Oak Ridge  National Laboratory (ORNL) (http://www.ornl,gov) operates the Biological Small-Angle Neutron Scattering  (Bio-SANS) beam line and user research program at the High Flux Isotope Reactor  (HFIR). The CSMB conducts biological research on the structure, function  and dynamics of macromolecular systems and assemblies, with particular focus  and strengths in using small angle scattering, single crystal and membrane  diffraction.

CSMB has an immediate opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow  within the Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center (PARC). PARC explores basic  science research aimed at understanding the principles of the harvesting of  light and funneling of energy as applied to natural photosynthetic, biohybrid  and bio-inspired antenna systems, which gather light and carry it to an  organism's reaction center, where the chemistry that creates energy takes  place. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary research team of  chemists and bio-physicists at the Bio-SANS facility to support and develop neutron  scattering analysis of biological macromolecules. Successful applicants will be  encouraged to develop their own independent and collaborative research. The  post represents an excellent opportunity for a young postdoctoral scientist to  develop his/her expertise, broaden his/her experience and interact with leading  scientists from around the world.

Technical Questions:
For more information  about this position please contact Dr.  Volker Urban, Center for Structural Molecular Biology, Oak Ridge National  Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6194, or at urbanvs@ornl.gov and  reference this position title and number in your correspondence.

A Ph.D. completed within the last 5 years in physics,  biophysics, physical chemistry or structural biology is required. Previous  experience in either neutron or X-ray scattering is required. Candidates with experience in  applying small-angle scattering methods to biological macromolecular complexes  are highly encouraged to apply. The candidate should be self-motivated, have  good interpersonal, communication and presentational skills and demonstrated  ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels and to work within a  multi-disciplinary team.

• Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
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