The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a leading biomedical research organization, is seeking an experienced scientist to manage our X-ray crystallography facility at the Cech research laboratory at the University of Colorado campus in Boulder.

The facility is equipped with two Rigaku generators and R-Axis IV++ detectors for data collection, a linux cluster, and Macintosh computers for calculations and graphics, and a Fluidigm microfluidics crystallizer. The successful candidate will (1) Carry out routine maintenance on these instruments and coordinate service under service contracts; (2) perform routine Unix system administration and crystallographic software management; (3) provide basic training in the use of x-ray crystallographic equipment and software to users; and (4) engage in independent or collaborative research.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of science or technology, and three years of experience in a Research Specialist level position. Previous experience in Unix/Linux system administration and routine maintenance of crystallography hardware is essential.�

HHMI offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates please forward a statement of interest, CV, publications and references by December 30, 2007 to Ms. Robbie Haywood Oglesby, Administrative Assistant, 1200 Moursund Ave S101, Houston, Texas 77030 or e-mail regiondjobs@hhmi.org (Include Research Specialist - Cech Laboratory in the subject line of your e-mail).�

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Marcelo C. Sousa, Ph.D.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Cristol Chemistry Building. Room 100

215 UCB

University of Colorado at Boulder

Boulder, CO 80309

Phone: (303) 735 4341

Fax: (303) 492 5894