Description

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry.

The chemical biology area of the Department of Chemistry is located in Simon Hall on our heavily wooded campus. Simon Hall sits between the Biology and Chemistry buildings and is home to our graduate training program in Quantitative and Chemical Biology (https://iuqcb.indiana.edu). Simon Hall houses other biochemists and structural biologists and all structural biology and mass spectrometry core facilities. Physical proximity to the Chemistry Building promotes strong interactions with other groups in the inorganic, analytical and materials areas.

Job Summary:
Prof. Giedroc seeks a postdoctoral research associate as a member of a team of students and postdocs focused on a mechanistic understanding of an evolutionarily conserved COG0523 superfamily of GTP hydrolysis-dependent metallochaperones that function in cells under conditions of nutritional zinc starvation. Metallochaperone client protein discovery, biochemical and structural studies are proposed. A particular interest is vertebrate ZNG1 (PMC9189065).

Postdocs are expected to take a leadership role in my laboratory, driving project(s) to completion.

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 biophysical methods, biochemical methods, and recombinant protein purification, with an interest or experience in applying high-resolution structural approaches to solve problems. 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 47405-7102, giedroc@iu.edu.

Salary and Rank

$58,000 yr, Postdoctoral Reseach Associate

Special Instructions

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extensions will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered. This position is funded by an NIH grant (R01 AI178929).

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28044 . Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For best consideration please apply before March 15, 2025.