[ccp4bb] Scientist/Investigator BioNMR position

Colleagues:

This might be a bit off-topic, but is still biophysics related. We are looking for a research associate or investigator to join our group in the area of biological NMR. The job advertisement follows, as does the link which will allow you to apply. Please don’t send me your CV, rather apply online. However, I am happy to answer questions. The advertisement follows.

-Dirk

Dirksen Bussiere, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Director, Structural and Biophysical Chemistry / NLS

Novartis Insts. for BioMedical Research

5300 Chiron Way

Emeryville, CA 94608-2916

dirksen.bussiere@novartis.com

The Emeryville Structural Based Drug Design (SBDD) Center, co-localized with the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a self-motivated research scientist with expertise in Biomolecular NMR spectroscopy or a related biophysical or analytical method to join our Structural & Biophysical Chemistry group. The successful candidate will be an integral member of local and global structure-based drug discovery teams and will support our efforts to develop innovative medicines for various therapeutic areas like oncology, immuno-oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, auto-immune, neurological and tropical diseases.

Your Responsibilities
• Prepare Bio-NMR samples as well as record and analyze spectra of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids and small molecules
• Independently interpret data and present results to internal project teams and global stakeholders to help drive our drug discovery projects
• Develop and/or implement new NMR assays to probe the structure, dynamics and interactions of biomolecules and ligands
• Maintain an in-house Bio-NMR laboratory consisting of high-field spectrometers with associated computing and robotics
• Perform lab and office duties, such as ordering reagents, organizing inventories and keeping experimental records
• Contribute intellectually to structure-based drug discovery projects and collaborate with partners from other disciplines like disease biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics, and IT

EEO StatementThe Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum requirements• A B.A. or an advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology, or related discipline
• At least 3 year (M.S.) or 5 years (B.A.) of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academic research labs with demonstrated success in the application of biophysical techniques
• Extensive hands-on experience in two or more of the following biophysical techniques: NMR, SPR, BLI, MS, ITC, DSF, AUC, MST, CD
• Successfully demonstrated initiative, teamwork, collaboration and can-do attitude
• Flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines, with strong interpersonal, written & oral communication, and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills
• Biomolecular or Analytical NMR spectroscopy using proteins, nucleic acids or small molecules is highly desired, but necessary additional training will be provided
• Experience in relevant structural biology / biophysics software, e.g. Pymol, Topspin or Prism is highly desired
• Knowledge of fragment-based drug discovery approaches is a plus, as is prior industry experience
• Basic or advanced programming language skills, e.g. Python, Julia or R, is a plus

Link to description and to apply: https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search/job-details/266811BR

[ccp4bb] Scientist/Investigator BioNMR position - Novartis