Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bacterial Sulfur Chemistry And Biology) - Giedroc Lab

Title Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bacterial Sulfur Chemistry and Biology) - Giedroc Lab 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 function of bacterial low molecular thiols and thiol persulfides that may be relevant at the host-microbial pathogen interface.

The Giedroc laboratory at Indiana University in Bloomington seeks to appoint a postdoctoral trainee to conduct structural, mechanistic and biochemical studies of the ergothioneine (a LMW thione) transporter. The position is supported by an existing NIH grant, and support is provided for up to three years, pending satisfactory research 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, giedroc@indiana.edu.

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank $58,000 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 June 7, 2024.

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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 06/07/2024 Expected Start Date 09/01/2024 Posting/OAA # IU-100476-2023