Postdoc: Biomaterials & Nanomaterials Scientist

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Chemistry, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Biomaterials Scientist in the Zaleski Lab to design and synthesize hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. A Ph.D. in a related biomaterials field is required, with strong microscopy and vesicle analysis expertise.

Start date is January 15, 2027, with potential extensions based on performance. The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects involving bacterial growth, membrane

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomaterials related field is required.
• Experience with bacterial biochemistry, membrane biology, and vesicle analysis is preferred.
• Strong background in microscopy techniques (TEM, Confocal, light) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities with project coordination.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students in research methods.
• Develop and adapt scientific techniques and experimental protocols to meet objectives.
• Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Maintain the research lab and order equipment as needed.
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Review literature and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Prepare scientific reports and discuss findings in meetings and seminars.
• Advise group members on protocols and techniques.
• Represent the group at external meetings or with partner institutions.
• Collaborate on projects with colleagues at other institutions.

Skills

Bacterial biochemistry

Membrane biology

Cell/lab technique

Extracellular vesicles

Microscopy methods

Education

Ph.D. in Biomaterials related field

Tools

TEM

Confocal microscopy

Light microscopy

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Chemistry, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Biomaterials Scientist in the Zaleski Lab to design and synthesize hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. A Ph.D. in a related biomaterials field is required, with strong microscopy and vesicle analysis expertise.

Start date is January 15, 2027, with potential extensions based on performance. The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects involving bacterial growth, membrane