Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate (Metallochaperone Structure and Function) - Giedroc Lab |
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| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Chemistry |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Department Information: The Department of Chemistry consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. The chemical biology area of the Department of Chemistry is located in Simon Hall, home to our graduate training program in Quantitative and Chemical Biology and nearby other biochemists and structural biologists and all structural biology and analytical chemistry core facilities. Physical proximity promotes strong interactions with other groups in the inorganic, analytical and materials areas Job Summary: Prof. David Giedroc seeks a postdoctoral research associate as a member of multidisciplinary team of students and staff tasked with understanding the bacterial metabolic response to infected host-mediated restriction of essential transition metal ions. The Giedroc laboratory at Indiana University in Bloomington seeks to appoint a postdoctoral trainee to conduct structural and mechanistic studies of the human COG0523 family zinc metallochaperone, ZNG1. The position is supported by a new NIH grant, and support is provided for up to three years, pending satisfactory progress. |
| Basic Qualifications | Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology or a related discipline, with no postdoctoral experience necessary. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in biochemical methods, recombinant protein purification, bioinorganic chemistry and structural biology methods is desired. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong outcomes orientation. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. David P. Giedroc, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, [email protected]. |
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| Salary and Rank | $56,484/ yr, Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/19930. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For best consideration please apply before September 15, 2023. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| For Best Consideration Date | 09/15/2023 |
| Expected Start Date | 12/01/2023 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100476-2023 |