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[ccp4bb] Scientist or Senior Scientist position available in Plexxikon Inc. |
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CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2007 <-- June 2007 <-- 05 June 2007Subject: Scientist or Senior Scientist position available in Plexxikon Inc. From: Jinyu Liu JinyuLiu {- at -} PLEXXIKON {- dot -} COM Date: 2007-06-05 Location: Berkeley, California URL: www.plexxikon.com Start Date: ASAP Duration: Perminant Description: Located in Berkeley, California, Plexxikon is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule pharmaceuticals to treat human disease. Since operations commenced June 2001, Plexxikon has applied its proprietary platform technology to identify and build a portfolio of product opportunities for therapeutic indications in metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and oncology. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced X-ray protein crystallographer in our Structural Biology Department at the level of Scientist or Senior Scientist depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will participate in our scaffold-based drug discovery effort on many exciting therapeutic targets by carrying out high throughput co-crystal structure determination, co-crystallization and synchrotron data collection. The incumbent will also participate in specific drug target project teams and collaborate closely with scientists from Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Assay Development, Informatics and Chemistry in shaping the direction of our drug discovery effort. This position requires a PhD and, for Sr. Scientist, a minimum of five years of industry experience in drug discovery. Postdoctoral research experience in related areas will be considered, however preference will be given to candidates with relevant industrial experience. Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and team oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have a track record of accomplishments demonstrating technical proficiency, independent thinking, and scientific creativity. Extensive experience with high throughput co-crystal structure determination and high throughput co-crystallization are required. Experience with script writing and programming that facilitates automatic crystallographic structure determination and related tasks would be a plus. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit your resume or CV, a cover letter and salary requirements to the address below. All submissions will be evaluated and interviews will be conducted for those applicants who most strongly fit our needs. If you are not contacted for an interview, your resume will remain on file and active for available positions for a period of one year. Other details: Plexxikon is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit: CV, 3 references Person to contact: Human Resources Surface mail address: Plexxikon Inc., 91 Bolivar Dr., Berkeley, CA 94710, USA. Email address: careers@plexxikon.com Phone number: (510)647-4000 Fax number: (510)647-4090 Job Posted: 05/21/07 Job ID Number: 1179788911 CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2007 <-- June 2007 <-- 05 June 2007 |
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