Opportunities

Rib-X is currently looking to add to our dynamic and growing team.

Current Available Positions:

Scientist/Senior Scientist, X-ray Crystallography

Reports to: Associate Director, Structure Based Drug Design

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced X-ray crystallographer in our Structure Based Drug Design group at either the Scientist or Senior Scientist level depending on qualifications.

Responsiblitities:

• The successful candidate will participate in our antibiotic drug discovery efforts targeting the ribosome by carrying out crystallization, co-crystal structure determination, refinement, and on-site synchrotron data collection.
• The successful candidate will play an important role in project teams and collaborate closely with other scientists in the discovery and optimization of novel drug candidates.

Education and Experience:

• PhD in Biophysics, Biochemistry or related field and drug development experience in drug discovery.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and team oriented environment.
• Familiarity with organic molecules coupled with the ability to effectively interface with synthetic and computational chemists to facilitate drug design is highly desired, as is previous RNA experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a track record of accomplishments demonstrating technical proficiency, structural thinking, and scientific creativity.