NMR technician/administrator

NMR technician/administrator (1,0 fte)


Faculty of Science
Max. salary: Euro 3.352 per month
Vacancy number: 62.43.08

As NMR technician/administrator you will be responsible for the technical maintenance of our NMR equipment; for the maintenance and optimalisation of the NMR equipment, for the implementation and updating of pulse sequences and new NMR techniques. You will also provide assistance with NMR experiments and you will be
involved with NMR experiments for internal and external users.

We are looking for someone with an academic/bachelor level with thorough technical knowledge. Practical experience with analytical techniques is an absolute necessity. We would like you to have good knowledge and experience with Linux, present-day NMR equipment and other related analytical techniques. Within the internal department of Physical Chemistry it will be necessary to be able to communicate in English.

The NMR department Physical Chemistry/Biophysical Chemistry has 3 NMR machines (500, 600 and 800 MHz) to be used for bioanalytical and structure research in the liquid stage. The up-to-date equipment is located in the recently built Goudsmitpavilioen. Biophysical Chemistry and Solid State NMR together are the department of Physical Chemistry. This department is bedded in the Institute of Molecules and Materials, one of the research institutes within the Faculty of Science. More information can be found at the website of the department: http://www.ru.nl/physchem

Conditions of employment:
1,0 fte
Salary: euro 3.352,00, depending on education/experience
First contract will be for one year, with the possibility for extension

Additional information:
prof.dr. S. Wijmenga, Professor Biofys. Chemistry
Phone: +31 24 3653384
E-mail: s.wijmenga@nmr.ru.nl

M. de With, Secretariat Physical Chemistry
Phone: +31 24 3652678
E-mail: m.dewith@science.ru.nl

Apply
You can send your application (with the vacancynumber 62.43.08) to:

FNWI
A. Schröder
Heijendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ NIJMEGEN
E-mail: pz@science.ru.nl
Phone: +31 24 3652764
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Marian de With
Physical Chemistry
Tel. +31 24 3652678
Fax +31 24 3652112
Web: www.ru.nl/physchem

Visiting address:
Heyendaalseweg 135
6525 AJ Nijmegen
Postal address:
Postbus 9010
6500 GL Nijmegen

Postdoctoral position in computational aspects of NMR data analysis, Lyon, France

Post-Doctoral Position in computational aspects of NMR data analysis at the European Centre for High-Field NMR, Lyon, France.

We are looking for a motivated candidate to take up a post-doctoral position for one or two years starting fall 2008.

The group is hosted at the European Center for High-Field NMR, CNRS / ENS Lyon / UCB Lyon 1, in Lyon, France.
The center is a European Large-scale facility and will host the first commercial 1GHz spectrometer at the end of 2008.

We work on the development of computational tools and protocols for structural interpretation of solution and solid-state NMR.

For more information about our research/results please visit the webpage:
http://perso.ens-lyon.fr/torsten.herrmann/Herrmann/Research.html

Previous experience in computational aspects of liquid-state or solid-state NMR spectroscopy is a plus,
but we will consider motivated candidates with any pertinent background.

If you are interested please send a copy of your CV to Torsten Herrmann at torsten.herrmann@ens-lyon.fr


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Dr. Torsten Herrmann
Centre Européen de RMN à Très Hauts Champs
CNRS / ENS Lyon / UCB Lyon 1
5 rue de la Doua
69100 Lyon
France
Web: http://perso.ens-lyon.fr/torsten.herrmann/
Email: torsten.herrmann@ens-lyon.fr

A NMR Center Manager Position at Galveston, Texas, USA

Job Description
Job Title: Research Scientist
Job ID: 12851
Location: Galveston
Full/Part Time: Full-Time (40 hours)
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Preferred Skill/Competency
Good laboratory practice
Data Analysis
Technical Writing Experience
Editor/Editing Experience
Leadership Ability
Problem solving skills
Strategic vs. tactical/operational focus
Good communication skills
Specific Job Related Duties
Function as a Working Manager for SCSB¿s NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) SPECTROSCOPY Core Laboratory to provide management oversight of NMR research. Specific tasks related to this responsibility include: a) Provide training to all levels of users on the operation of the SCSB¿s 4 Varian NMR instruments. b) Provide oversight of users, and supervise those procedures, which require a highly developed technical skill. c)Oversee the daily activities and work assignments of research staff and ensure compliance with all UTMB environmental health and safety rules. d) Organize and maintain scheduling systems for all scientific instruments and provide monthly utilization reports by instrument and by user to the SCSB and GCC MR. e) Conduct routine maintenance of equipment and serve as technical liaison with all manufacturers¿ representatives of each instrument in NMR Lab; Manage annual service contracts as appropriate. f) Maintain inventory and initiate supply orders with SCSB Support Staff as necessary. g) Operate within annual UTMB Operating budget for NMR Lab.
h) Submit billing and Monthly Management Reports, as appropriate, to SCSB Administrator and (for the 800) GCC leadership/administrators; actively seek any opportunities to help make lab more financial self-sufficient. i) Organize monthly NMR Steering Committee meetings.

Collaborate with SCSB Faculty to advance the research mission of the Center and
Biochemistry Department:
a) Define problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project. b) Establish procedures and protocols to be applied for projects. c) Design, develop, and/or adapt equipment used in experiments, or research, to obtain desired results. d) Coordinate and provide technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects. e)Perform, analyze and interpret data for research projects and experiments. f)Compile, write, and submit project results to the Principle Investigator; participate in manuscript development and grant applications as appropriate. g) Develop and modify computer programs as necessary for submission to PI. h)Review scientific literature and submit articles for publication as appropriate. i) Identify appropriate internal controls appropriate for NMR projects; provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. j) Performs related duties as required.

Actively advance SCSB¿s and GCC MR research missions; specific tasks related to this responsibility include: a) Proactively solicit of opportunities for NMR research projects from UTMB Community. b) Work with SCSB and GCC MR (for the 800) leadership to determine merits of proposed projects, prior to making commitments. c) Establish benchmarks for evaluating progress of each project. d) Maintain electronic records (on web) for each project.
e) On periodic basis (as requested by Center Director), report status of each project relative to established benchmarks. f) Work with Houston partners in the J. S. Dunn GCC MR to support NMR access to the 800 MHz NMR instrument; facilitate their projects.

Apply at http://www.hr.utmb.edu/job opening # 12851
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Min Qualifications
Earned Doctoral degree in related field or equivalent.
No experience required

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Administers funds provided by specific grants. Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.

Facility Manager for UK 850 MHz solid-state NMR facility

Following the recent award of £3.8M from EPSRC/BBSRC to set up a UK 850 MHz Solid-State NMR Facility at the University of Warwick (http://go.warwick.ac.uk/850mhz), we are seeking to make a high profile appointment to the position of Facility Manager.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/VB084/Facility_Manager_Senior_Research_Fellow_or_Principal_Research_Fellow/#advertinformation

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Facility, assisting (and training, if necessary) users from a broad range of chemical, materials, physics and biological backgrounds, managing the spectrometer maintenance and consumables budget, and for encouraging and developing wide ranging use of the Facility.

You will have an excellent record of achievement in modern solid-state NMR and, for the more senior position, an international reputation in the field; a proportion of time on the 850 MHz NMR will be allocated to your personal research interests.

You will have ex-officio membership of both the National Management Committee and Time Allocation Panel for the 850 MHz NMR spectrometer and will assist both bodies with their duties. You will report to the National Management Committee, which consists of Dr Steven Brown (Chair), Professor Ray Dupree, Professor Mark Smith (University of Warwick), Dr Sharon Ashbrook (University of St Andrews), Dr Melinda Duer (University of Cambridge), Professor Robin Harris (University of Durham), Dr Jeremy Titman (University of Nottingham), and Professor Stephen Wimperis (University of Glasgow).

Informal enquiries: Steven Brown, National Management Committee Chair (s.p.brown@warwick.ac.uk).

Closing date: 5 August 2008
Interview date: 17 September 2008
Steven Brown
Department of Physics
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL

Tel: 00 44 24 76574359
Fax: 00 44 24 76692016

email: S.P.Brown@warwick.ac.uk
webpage address: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/nmr/members/academic/steven/
Warwick group webpage: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/nmr/
850 MHz UK facility: http://go.warwick.ac.uk/850mhz/

BRSG Meeting: Frontiers of Magnetic Resonance,
15-16 September 2008, University of Warwick (early bird registration deadline: June 30th)
http://www.iop.org/Conferences/Forthcoming_Institute_Conferences/BRSG08/event_27134.html

Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Discovery

A postdoctoral position is immediately available to join our ongoing effort of structure-based drug discovery. The particular project is to identify small-molecule inhibitors of target proteins that are involved in cellular signal transduction by using NMR-assisted ligand screening. The collaborative project is between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a biotech company; therefore, the postdoctoral fellow will have an opportunity to explore the research activities in the biotech industry. Candidates with a background in Structural Biology, Biomolecular NMR, Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics are encouraged to apply.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a premier center dedicated to advancing the health of children with catastrophic diseases through biomedical research. The Protein NMR Resource at St. Jude is currently equipped with three NMR spectrometers, a Bruker Avanced 800 MHz spectrometer with cryoprobe, a Bruker Avanced 600 MHz spectrometer with cryoprobe, and a Varian INOVA 600 MHz spectrometer. In addition to a highly competitive salary, St. Jude offers postdoctoral research scientists an outstanding benefits package, including yearly professional travel funds. For consideration, please contact: Dr. Jie Zheng, Department of Structural Biology, MS 311, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 626 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. email: Jie.Zheng@stjude.org. Website: www.stjude.org/zheng.

Postdoc position in Membrane Protein NMR

A postdoc position is available immediately in solid state NMR of membrane proteins at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Spectroscopy is conducted on a range of instruments from 400 to 900 MHz. Applicants with experience in NMR, preferably biological solid state NMR are encouraged to apply. This NIH funded science is focused on the characterization of potential drug targets for fighting TB in Influenza. Please send a CV and the names and addresses of three references to me if you are interested. Additional information is also available upon request.
Cheers,
Tim Cross

Timothy A. Cross
NMR Spectroscopy and Imaging Program Director
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310-3706
Tel: 850-644-0917; Fax:: 850-644-1366; email: cross@magnet.fsu.edu
http://nmr.magnet.fsu.edu

Earl Frieden Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Tel: 850-644-2824

Postdoc in Manchester, UK

A two year postdoctoral position is available from next month, to work on the development of pure shift DOSY methods. Full details and application procedures are available at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/QO454/Research_Associate/.

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Prof Gareth A Morris
School of Chemistry, University of Manchester
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Tel (0) 161 275 4665
g.a.morris@manchester.ac.uk
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Postdoc position in Umea, Sweden

Postdoctoral fellowship:
Molecular understanding of phosphorus dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

The interplay between biosphere and the environment is at the core of global climate change. Organic P compounds are key determinants of primary production in many terrestrial and most aquatic ecosystems. The ability for plants or microorganisms to utilize organic P is an important part of the P dynamics and has implications for ecosystem functioning. Knowledge on the speciation and reactivity of the organic P pool is thus a key issue in both terrestrial and aquatic science.

This project will create unique, molecular-scale knowledge about the transfer mechanisms between various biogeochemical pools of phosphorus in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The research will benefit a broad range of fundamental ecological and geochemical questions and will be an important contribution to the application of NMR to natural samples and brings together a multidisciplinary group of researchers.

· Develop methods for speciation of organic P in soils and freshwater ecosystems by means of different 31P NMR techniques.

· Apply the 31P NMR techniques on environmental samples to unravel the molecular details of how different organic P species in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems relate to vegetation, climate and microbial bioavailability.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field.
Key qualifications for this position:
- experience in modern spectroscopic techniques, experience in handling
environmental samples
- communication skills in speech and writing
- interest in working in a multidisciplinary group and in environmental issues

Applications, sent electronically to Reiner.Giesler@emg.umu.se or Jurgen.Schleucher@chem.umu.se should include:
- Introductory letter with a statement of research interest
- CV
- A list of publications
- Names and contacts of persons willing to act as references


Gerhard Gröbner
Biological Chemistry
Umeå University
90187 Umeå
0046-907866346

NMR Manager position at UWO

NMR Career Opportunity at the University of Western Ontario, London,
Ontario, Canada

Position Posting Reference: 000776
Job Title: Research Scientist
Department: Chemistry
Employee Group: PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
Appointment
Type: Continuing Appointment
Status: Regular Full-Time Classification & Regular Hours Salary
Grade: Research Scientist 2

http://www.uwo.ca/humanresources/applicant/careers_index2.htm

Responsibilities:

The NMR Manager provides leadership in the area of NMR spectroscopy
within the Department of Chemistry, the University of Western Ontario
and the broader community. The NMR Manager advocates and plans
strategically on behalf of the users of the Facility, which includes
undergraduate and graduate students and researchers, postdoctoral
fellows, research associates, faculty, and external users. The NMR
Manager supports the teaching, research and service missions of the
department by effectively managing all aspects of the operation of the
NMR Facility.

The Manager also facilitates the research of the faculty and their
research personnel by consulting with the users on advanced applications
of NMR spectroscopy for research problems and by implementation of the
appropriate NMR techniques. The Manager takes a collaborative,
consultative approach to planning, communicating and implementing all
initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education:
- PhD in Chemistry/Physics or PhD in NMR Spectroscopy

Experience:
- Minimum 4-5 years hands-on experience in solution state NMR
spectroscopy and, preferably, with solid-state NMR experience

Skills & Expertise:
- NMR instrumentation including the console and probes (solution and
solid state)
- Basic NMR experimental set ups (solution and solid state)
- NMR theory (solution and solid state)
- Pulse Programming
- Knowledge of NMR, word processing, spreadsheet and web design software

- Leadership skills
- Communication skills: in print, person to person and in large groups
(writing, listening, advocating, relationship building, giving feedback)

- Organizational skills
- Assessment skills: understanding current operations, realizing the
potential for improvements
- Ability to work independently
- Time-management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix computer operating systems

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Please apply before: Friday, June 13, 2008

http://www.uwo.ca/humanresources/applicant/careers_index2.htm

PhD grant Reims France

The French Ministry of Education proposes a PhD grant (3 years)
in the field of automatic structure elucidation of small organic molecules.

The subject is related to the LSD software (www.univ-reims.fr/LSD).
More details can be found at
www.univ-reims.fr/LSD/projet_de_these_JMN-en.pdf (in English) or at
www.univ-reims.fr/LSD/projet_de_these_JMN-fr.pdf (in French).

The lab is located in Reims, France.

Candidates must be less than 25 years old at the end of 2008 and
have obtained a Master degree in 2008, in one of the countries of
the European Higher Education Area.
Monthly gross salary is 1 658.25 euros.

Interested people may send me an email: jm.nuzillard@univ-reims.fr