The following position is currently open at NCI Frederick:
Facility NMR Spectroscopist at National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The Structural Biophysics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute is
seeking the support of a Macromolecular NMR spectroscopist who will work
with and support the PIs in the Structural Biophysics Laboratory (SBL)
For info on the SBL visit: [http://go.cancer.gov/sbljobs]. The position
will be hired by the SAIC-Frederick and dedicated to the SBL.
The Scientist II will work with and support principal investigators in
the Structural Biophysics Laboratory (SBL) in the determination of
biological macromolecular structures using high-field NMR (500-850 MHz
Varian and /or Bruker systems). The Scientist II will also work with an
NMR engineer to trouble shoot and resolve instrumental issues. The
duties in this position include, but are not limited to: Training and
assisting users in operation of sophisticated multi-dimensional
macromolecular NMR experiments; Maintenance and development of
experimental protocols (either as implementation of published methods or
development of new methods, with opportunity to collaborate with
scientists within the SBL); General instrument oversight, including
scheduling and supervision of cryogen and magnet maintenance; and
Cooperation with an on-site NMR engineer for trouble shooting and
problem resolution. This position is located in Frederick, Maryland.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Possession of Doctoral degree from an accredited
college or university appropriate to biomedical research, or eight (8)
years related experience in lieu of degree. Doctoral degree with
postdoctoral experience in macromolecular nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR) is preferred. In addition to educational requirements, two (2)
years of post doctoral education experience in NMR maintenance and
application. Experience and expertise with current Varian and Bruker
systems/software is essential. The ability to work in a highly
interactive setting with a number of different investigators is critical.
DESIRED SKILLS: Background and expertise in the development and
application of multi-dimensional biological NMR spectroscopy, both in
the determination of protein and DNA structures. Proficiency in NMR
engineering is also desirable. The ability to prepare and submit
scientific manuscripts is highly desirable.
Interested applicants should visit the SAIC-Frederick website for more
information.
https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/MAIN/careerportal/ and search for Job
Posting No. 177172.
Attendees at the 2010 EUROMAR may contact R. Andrew Byrd for discussions
of this position.
Janusz Koscielniak
Research Engineer
NCI Frederick
P.O. Box B
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 846-5213
Received on Wed Jun 30 2010 - 02:59:59 MST