Applications for this project are now closed.
X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) is a powerful tool for probing the occupied and spin states of metals. In biology this has great relevance for the transition metal ions in metalloproteins (Fe, Cu, Mn, etc), these elements are unique in being able have variable oxidation states. Due to this unique chemistry many metalloenzymes perform important biochemical reactions and are often selected as therapeutic targets (Rabe et. al, 2021, SciAdvances). The project focuses on commissioning the motor system for a von Hámos spectrometer similar in design to Mori et. al, 2012, Rev.Sci.Instrum. This equipment will be used for measuring time-resolved XES of metalloenzymes during catalysis.
A successful applicant will learn about crystal optics and assessing the optical performance of an alignment system. They will also have the opportunity to participate in beamtime to test the optical performance with beam and get involved with data processing for tr-XES and/or serial crystallography if interested.
Please apply via our online application portal. The vacancy that you are applying for is the "Summer Placements 2022" listing, you will then have the opportunity to select up to three projects to apply for. This project's reference is 22002SP.
Applications are now closed with interviews scheduled for 7, 8, 9 and 10 February 2022.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Please note that this role does not meet the required skill level for a Skilled Worker visa and therefore we would be unable to sponsor individuals due to the current UK Home Office immigration rules. To be appointed to the role, candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship from us.
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