Assistant Research Professor - Chemistry Department

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

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About The Position

The laboratories of Professors Amie Boal, J. Martin Bollinger, Jr., and Carsten Krebs in Penn State’s Department of Chemistry seek an Assistant Research Professor in mechanistic bioinorganic chemistry. Research will investigate the reaction mechanisms of various mononuclear and dinuclear non-heme iron enzymes and elucidate how their reactivity can be manipulated. The successful candidate will lead research projects and contribute to collaborative research efforts. Extensive experience with a combination of spectroscopic methods, enzymology, analytical chemistry, and structural biology is expected. A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required. This is a term position; the term length will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond the discussed term depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their research background, prior training, and research interests, along with a CV. Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Following initial screening, candidates will be contacted by email to provide letters of reference. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Extensive experience in a combination of spectroscopic methods, enzymology, analytical chemistry, and structural biology.
Self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Lead research projects investigating reaction mechanisms of mononuclear and dinuclear non-heme iron enzymes.
Study how the reactivity of these enzymes can be manipulated.
Contribute to collaborative research efforts.