Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
Application
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Posted: 19-Jan-23
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 16025
Location: Bloomington
Department: IU Bloomington Chemistry
Position Announcement:
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.
Job Summary:
The Lewis Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position offers an opportunity to develop and apply cutting- edge protein engineering techniques to enable artificial metalloenzyme and non-native metalloenzyme catalysis. The successful applicant will use a deep understanding of organic and organometallic chemistry, combined with state-of-the-art methods directed evolution, next gen sequencing, and laboratory automation to develop (artificial) metalloenzymes for new chemical transformations. Motivated applicants with PhD training in any area of chemistry or biochemistry will be considered. Experience with either molecular biology or synthetic chemistry is strongly preferred.
The Lewis Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary laboratory environment. The successful applicant will play an integral role within our growing team of chemists, biochemists, and protein engineers and will emerge with a skill set that is equally relevant to academia and industry. Trainees receive regular guidance and feedback to ensure progress is made toward their career goals, whatever those may be. Trainees are also afforded the scheduling flexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work life balance and a safe laboratory environment in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Experience with organic synthesis and methodology development is essential. The preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of selective catalysis.
Department Contact for Questions:
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Jared C. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, jcl3@iu.edu.
About Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.
IUPUI’s mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.
By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.
