RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 5 (Beamline Manager)
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 3 or 4 (Assistant Beamline Manager)
(2 Positions)
The Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD), is a $50
million research facility at Louisiana State University. The heart of the
facility is an electron storage ring that operates at energies between 1.3
and1.5 GeV and produces synchrotron radiation. The X-rays are used by
research teams and industry to conduct basic research and/or for
lithographic applications in microfabrication.
CAMD seeks qualified applicants for a Research Associate 5 (Beamline
Manager) position (Ref: #024424). This position reports to the Deputy
Director. Responsibilities to include procurement, installation,
development, operation, and maintenance of the Gulf Coast Protein
Crystallography Consortium (GPCCC) beamline and endstation at CAMD.
Successful applicant will also be expected to perform collaborative Protein
Crystallography research at the GCPCC beamline. The position requires a
Ph.D. or a combination of a Bachelor's degree and experience totaling 6
years in a relevant scientific field with a background in macromolecular
crystallography, and familiarity with synchrotron x-ray research and
instrumentation. Additional Requirements Desired: Experience with Unix
system administration.
CAMD seeks qualified applicants for a Research Associate 3 or 4 (Assistant
Beamline Manager) (Ref: #016822) This position reports to the Beamline
Manager. Responsibilities include support for installation, development,
operation and maintenance of the Gulf Coast Protein Crystallography
Consortium beamline and endstation at CAMD. Successful applicant will
also be expected to support Protein Crystallography research at the GCPCC
beamline. The position requires a Master's Degree or a combination of a
Bachelor's degree and experience totaling 5 years in a relevant scientific
field and familiarity with crystallography or technical scientific
experience. Additional Requirements Desired: Ph.D. in a relevant
scientific field; experience with computerized data acquisition and
control. Salary and level will be commensurate with education and
experience.
Further information about the GCPCC beamline and program can be found on
the web at http://www.camd.lsu.edu/gcpcc.
Review of applications for both positions will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of
application, CV and three references with telephone numbers to:
CAMD
Attn: Craig Stevens
Louisiana State University
Ref: # 024424(RA-5 Beamline Manager) or
Ref: # 016822 (RA-3 or 4 Assistant Beamline Manager)
6980 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Email address: evstev at lsu.edu
Phone number: 225-388-4603
Fax number: 225-388-6954
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
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