<div dir="ltr">Dear Structural Biology Enthusiasts:<div><br></div><div>I am recruiting for multiple positions in my lab at Brown University. These positions are funded by new multi-year grants from the NIH.</div><div><br></div><div><b>1. lab manager.</b></div><div><b>   <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Apply here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/jobs/details/Laboratory-Manager_REQ186164-1?q=Deaconescu__;!!Mih3wA!AUy7ND5BSbh6hdwRvm2yEQdhRoifcBieclrQv3RnQbPwRMLquubqyk9k4xywFnflEgKClGeAbH3wIaCKwYGgKM6YBZb7QFZX$" target="_blank">https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/jobs/details/Laboratory-Manager_REQ186164-1?q=Deaconescu</a></div><div>    Or inquire with Alexandra directly by email.</div><div><b>2. staff scientist (with a primary focus on electron microscopy and a secondary focus on structure determination by X-ray crystallography)</b></div><div>   <b> </b>E-mail Alexandra (alexandra_deaconescu[at]<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://brown.edu__;!!Mih3wA!AUy7ND5BSbh6hdwRvm2yEQdhRoifcBieclrQv3RnQbPwRMLquubqyk9k4xywFnflEgKClGeAbH3wIaCKwYGgKM6YBR121BsX$" target="_blank">brown.edu</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span> with CV, letter of interest and contact information for 3 references.</div><div>   Or inquire with Alexandra directly by e-mail.</div><div><b>3. research technician. </b></div><div><b>   <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Apply here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/jobs/details/Research-Assistant_REQ184929-1?q=Deaconescu__;!!Mih3wA!AUy7ND5BSbh6hdwRvm2yEQdhRoifcBieclrQv3RnQbPwRMLquubqyk9k4xywFnflEgKClGeAbH3wIaCKwYGgKM6YBePVsIDX$" target="_blank">https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/jobs/details/Research-Assistant_REQ184929-1?q=Deaconescu</a></div><div><b> <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b> Or inquire with Alexandra directly by e-mail.</div><div><b>4. postdoctoral researcher. </b></div><div><b>   <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>E-mail Alexandra (alexandra_deaconescu[at]<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://brown.edu__;!!Mih3wA!AUy7ND5BSbh6hdwRvm2yEQdhRoifcBieclrQv3RnQbPwRMLquubqyk9k4xywFnflEgKClGeAbH3wIaCKwYGgKM6YBR121BsX$" target="_blank">brown.edu</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span> with CV, letter of interest and contact information for 3 references.</div><div><br></div><div>More information about the lab below.</div><div><br></div><div><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">The  Deaconesculaboratory's interests lie primarily in stress responses, with particular<br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">emphasis on responses to DNA damage. We utilize a combination of biochemical,</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">biophysical and structural techniques. (e.g. X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy).</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Examples of recent work are: Schwartz et al, Protein Science (2021), Brugger et</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">al, Nature Communications (2020), Dorich et al, Genes & Development (2019), Vemu et</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">al. Science (2018), Le TT et al. Cell (2018), Szyk et al, Cell (2014). Positions are funded</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">by two new multi-year grants from the NIH.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">A successful postdoctoral or staff scientist candidate should have an established track-record of</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">publications in peer-reviewed journals; solid experience with  protein</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">biochemistry (their purification and assay development). We have a variety of projects</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">available at different stages of development, including some that involve drug</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">design. Prior knowledge of crystallography and/or single-particle electron microscopy is</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">highly desirable. Knowledge of bacterial genetics also an asset. Must be highly motivated</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">and work well independently as well as in a team. Excellent spoken and written English</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">are required. </p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">Salary and starting date are negotiable. Brown University, an Ivy League school ranked</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">as 5<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:8px;line-height:normal">th<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>best in the US by the Wall Street Journal, is located in Providence, Rhode Island</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">less than one hour away by train from Boston. Rhode Island provides plenty of</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">opportunities for outdoor recreation with beautiful beaches and sailing and we offer a</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica">friendly and supportive lab environment.</p></div><div><br></div><div>Please feel free to distribute to anyone might be interested.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks and bests,</div><div>Alexandra</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div>