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CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2008 <-- March 2008 <-- 23 March 2008Subject: Scientific Writer Position, Berkeley California From: Paul Adams PDAdams {- at -} LBL {- dot -} GOV Date: 2008-03-23 = ======================================================================== PSI Knowledgebase Scientific Writer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory = = ======================================================================== Scientific Writer/Editor Division: Physical Biosciences SUMMARY: We are seeking an intelligent and motivated structural biologist technology specialist to research, document, and communicate new technologies to the scientific community. This project is part of the NIH-funded Protein Structure Initiative (PSI) Knowledgebase. The position will require interactions with other groups in the Knowledgebase, members of the Protein Data Bank, researchers at NIH- funded PSI centers, scientific journals, and the broader biological research community. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator for this project. Primary duties and responsibilities are promoting new PSI-developed technologies to the broader scientific community, and editing a web portal describing these technologies. NOTE: This is a one year Term appointment with the possibility of renewal under the same terms and conditions, contingent upon continued funding and availability of work. DUTIES: Essential - Primary duties and responsibilities will include regular communication with researchers at the PSI-funded structural genomics centers and other programs. Interaction with other groups in the PSI Knowledgebase, members of the Protein Data Bank, researchers at NIH-funded PSI centers, scientific journals, and the broader biological research community. Collecting information describing technologies from other PSI-funded researchers and by the use of web and bibliographic search tools. Writing text that describes new technologies to the broad scientific community. Maintaining and editing written and graphical material on a web site devoted to technology dissemination. Extensive email and verbal interaction with other researchers. Marginal - Analysis of crystallographic data. QUALIFICATIONS: Essential - BS, MS or equivalent in a scientific discipline, preferably structural biology, biology, or chemistry. Demonstrated experience of scientific research using either computation or instrumentation. Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment are critical. Ability to communicate with a broad range of researchers. Excellent spoken and written English skills are essential. Marginal - Experience with the solution of macromolecular structures using crystallographic or NMR methods. Practical computational analysis of crystallographic data. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python. To apply: visit http://cjo.lbl.gov/ and search for the keyword PSI or the job number 21575. Please see http://cjo.lbl.gov/app_instr.html for details of how to apply. -- Paul Adams Deputy Division Director, Physical Biosciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley Lab Adjunct Professor, Department of Bioengineering, U.C. Berkeley Vice President for Technology, the Joint BioEnergy Institute Head, Berkeley Center for Structural Biology Building 64, Room 248 Tel: 510-486-4225, Fax: 510-486-5909 http://cci.lbl.gov/paul Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory 1 Cyclotron Road BLDG 64R0121 Berkeley, CA 94720, USA. -- CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2008 <-- March 2008 <-- 23 March 2008 |
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