Postdoctoral Fellow (Bacterial Sulfur Metabolism) Giedroc Lab

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's Giedroc Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to study bacterial sulfur metabolism and hydrogen sulfide/homeostasis in strict anaerobes. The position involves microbiological, biochemical, and structural studies of relevant proteins on the Bloomington campus.

The candidate will lead experiments, collaborate with staff and students, and contribute to manuscript preparation. The initial appointment is 12 months with possible extensions based on performance and a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical biology or related discipline.
• Experience with modern microbiology methods and protein purification.
• Strong communication skills and outcomes orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project in the Bloomington lab, design experiments and analyze data.
• Prepare manuscripts and present results at conferences.

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical biology or related discipline

Job description

Title

Postdoctoral Fellow (Bacterial Sulfur Metabolism) Giedroc Lab

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Chemistry

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

Department Information: The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences atIndiana University Bloomington, consists of a well-rounded researchcommunity with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of moderndisciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry,inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, andchemical biology and biochemistry. The chemical biology area of the Department of Chemistry is locatedin Simon Hall, home to our graduate training program inQuantitative and Chemical Biology and nearby other biochemists andstructural biologists and all structural biology and analyticalchemistry core facilities. Physical proximity to microbiologists inthe Department of Biology (across the courtyard) and weeklyparticipation in the Microphiles trainee-led seminar series held inSimon Hall promotes strong interactions with these groups aswell. Job Summary: Prof. Giedroc seeks a postdoctoral research associate as a memberof multidisciplinary team of students and Ph.D.-level staff taskedwith obtaining a molecular understanding bacterial sulfurmetabolism and mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)/reactive sulfurspecies ( RSS ) homeostasis in strict anaerobes. We seek to appoint a postdoctoral trainee to conductmicrobiological, biochemical and structural studies of proteinsinvolved in bacterial sulfur metabolism and hydrogen sulfide(H2S)/reactive sulfur species ( RSS ) homeostasis. This projectbenefits strongly from long-standing pathogenesis collaborators atthe Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The position is supportedby an existing NIH grant to Prof. Giedroc, and support is providedfor up to three years pending satisfactory research progress by thesuccessful candidate.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership position in the laboratory, driving a project forward, working largely independently, alongside professional staff collaborators on the Bloomington campus as needed. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of their project, from project design in collaboration with Prof. Giedroc, to execution of experiments, and analysis of all data acquired. The successful candidate will help to co-author manuscripts for publication. This individual will have an opportunity to attend one scientific conference annually to present the results of their project, and to build a professional network in the US.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical biology or a relateddiscipline, with no postdoctoral experience necessary at the timeof appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have experience in all modern microbiological methods, and a strong interest in learning recombinant protein purification and associated biochemical methods, and/or core techniques of bioanalytical chemistry (mass spectrometry) routinely used in the laboratory. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong outcomes orientation.

$57,500/year, Postdoctoral Fellow

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extensions will be available based on performance. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

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, [e-mail]. For additional information visit: https://giedroc.lab.iu.edu