- Computational Scientist for Serial Macromolecular Crystallography

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Job title: Computational Scientist for Serial Macromolecular Crystallography
Ref.: 24-11-T-EXP-ADA
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Publication start on Intranet: 16/02/2024
Contract duration: 5 years fixed term

Context & Job description

Structural Biology is one of the most important family of techniques at the ESRF, both for academic and industrial users, with state-of-the-art instruments including the upgraded ID29 beamline for time-resolved serial crystallography.

You will join the team of scientists and software engineers working on the applications and data processing for structural biology, primarily for serial synchrotron crystallography.

You will conduct an original research program in the field of structural biology, involving the macromolecular biology instruments of ESRF (e.g. for room temperature and time resolved structural studies).

The work will take place in the Algorithms & scientific Data Analysis group, in close collaboration with the Structural Biology beamlines, notably ID29. Further information about the post can be obtained from Daniele de Sanctis (daniele.de_sanctis@esrf.fr) and Vincent Favre-Nicolin (favre@esrf.fr).

Your missions include:

Supporting the user research programme in structural biology, notably by validating and implementing novel and high-performance algorithms in the data processing pipelines of ESRF beamlines
Conduct an original research project, exploiting and expanding novel algorithms for macromolecular crystallography

Expected profile

PhD degree or equivalent in Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Science or similar area
Professional experience of 3 years after obtaining the PhD is desirable
X-ray macromolecular crystallography experience is essential
Strong programming skills in Python are required
Experience in machine learning and/or algorithm development are a strong asset
Curiosity, good communication skills and being a team player is required, in order to work with engineers and scientists with different techniques and beamlines
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions

Fixed-term contract of 5 years

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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