[PyMOL] Crystallographer position

[Thomas S. <ts...@ex...>]

Dear Colleagues -

Forgive the semi-spam, but this position will definitely involve =
PyMOL/python-scripting!

The Structural Biology group at Exelixis in San Francisco is currently =
looking to hire an additional crystallographer, preferably someone with =
scripting and/or coding skills.  Knowledge of python and or java would =
be especially attractive.  If you know - or are - someone like this, I =
would appreciate your passing the word along.  I have included below the =
HR-speak version of the job ad.....

Many thanks,
Thomas Stout

NB: Applications must be directed to Exelixis Human Resources.

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A position is currently available for a Ph.D. crystallographer in the =
Structural Biology group at Exelixis, Inc.  Located in the heart of the =
BioTech industry, Exelixis enjoys an intellectually stimulating =
environment and all of the benefits of a central San Francisco Bay Area =
location.  The successful candidate will be responsible for =
crystallizing and solving the structures of drug targets, generating and =
analyzing complexes with lead compounds, and participating in the lead =
development cycle utilizing rational, structure-based drug design. The=20
candidate will work closely with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, =
Genome
Biochemistry and New Leads Discovery to advance lead compounds to =
potential=20
clinical candidates.  The position requires a PhD in Chemistry, =
Biochemistry,=20
Biophysics or similar field of study, with a minimum of 2 years =
post-doctoral=20
research experience.  Candidates should have a proven record of success =
in=20
macromolecular crystallography, including the use of modern data =
collection=20
and phasing methods (cryo, S/MAD, S/MIRAS).  The successful candidate =
will
also demonstrate skill and enthusiasm in unix-based =
scripting/programming=20
(shell, python, java or other acceptable) aimed at streamlining=20
crystallographic computing.  A strong familiarity with all the standard=20
crystallographic tools and programs is assumed.  Experience in Unix =
system-management is also desirable. Qualified candidates should =
demonstrate=20
strong written, verbal and graphical communication skills and work=20
effectively both in a team environment and independently.  See =
www.exelixis.com  for more information about our rapidly expanding =
clinical pipeline and to direct applications to the Human Resources =
department.  Applications are accepted only through Human Resources.