Assistant Scientist/Manager For Metacyt Biomolecular NMR Laboratory

Title Assistant Scientist/Manager for METACyt Biomolecular NMR Laboratory Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Chemistry Location Bloomington Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, 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.

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking to appoint a full-time manager of the METACyt Biomolecular NMR Laboratory at the rank of non-tenure track assistant research scientist. The METACyt laboratory is part of the campus-wide NMR facility that houses a 600 MHz Bruker AVANCE NEO spectrometer (installed 2018) equipped with triple-resonance probes and cryogenic technology, and will install a new cryoprobe-equipped 800 MHz Bruker AVANCE NEO hybrid spectrometer with solids capabilities in Summer 2024. Both instruments will be integrated into a campus helium recovery system to come on-line in early 2024.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring operational status; performing cryogen fills; troubleshooting spectrometers, keeping instrumentation, software and performance records up to date; maintaining checklists/protocols for safe use of the system by different users; training new users in the general operation of the instruments; assisting experienced users in the collection, processing and analysis of multidimensional experiments; and contributing to grant proposals that support the facility. In addition, this individual would be expected to plan, design and implement collaborative NMR projects for the broader research community. There is an option for time to be committed to developing an independent research program, if desired.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with the analysis and interpretation of multidimensional NMR data analysis is expected.

A doctoral degree in chemistry, biophysics or a related field with several years postdoctoral experience in biomolecular NMR is required.

Prior experience in maintaining NMR spectrometers is preferred but not required.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. David Giedroc, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, giedroc@indiana.edu.

Additional Qualifications

Candidates should be highly motivated, collaborative, and open to developing both collaborative and new independent research directions. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in isotopically-labeled protein expression and sample preparation, structural biology, and sufficient NMR hardware and software experience to implement and optimize and implement new pulse sequences using Topspin.

Salary and Rank $65,000 - $75,000 Assistant Scientist Special Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. All application materials should be submitted through IU's job portal here: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22784. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

The start date for this position is approximately 8/01/2024. For full consideration, apply by 05/01/2024.

Compensation will be competitive and based on experience. For additional information, please contact Prof. David Giedroc at giedroc@indiana.edu.

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 05/01/2024 Expected Start Date 08/01/2024 Posting/OAA # IU-100770-2024