Job Opening at the Stanford Synchrotron

[hudel at biohl.slac.stanford.edu]

      	The Biotechnology Group at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation
Laboratory (SSRL, a division of SLAC) has an opening for a Scientific 
& Engineering Associate I to assist in the running of x-ray 
crystallography research facilities.  

	The S&EA will assist in the operation and maintenance of these 
facilities which include computer-controlled instrumentation, x-ray 
optics and detectors, cryogenic systems, and data processing software.  
The S&EA will assist and train visiting scientists.  The candidate will 
participate in further development of this instrumentation with 
responsibilities in design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and 
testing.  He/she will initially participate in the 
construction/commissioning of two new experimental stations.  

	The candidate should have a B.S. degree or equivalent (as well 
as demonstrated experience) in a scientific, engineering or technical 
field and have good written & verbal communication skills.  A technical 
understanding of electronics and mechanical instrumentation and recent 
experience in mechanical component design and assembly are required.  
Previous experience with computer systems is also required.  Position is 
for an initial period of two years, with possibility of extension based 
on performance.  Salary, $43K - $55K, determined by previous experience.  
Full Stanford University staff benefits.  Interested applicants should 
send CV, names and phone numbers of three referees, to 


Hartmut Luecke
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory
P.O. Box 4349, MS 69
Stanford, CA 94309-0210
(415)926-4100 (fax)