Postdoctoral Research Associate

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical and Biological Science Division at Ames Laboratory, a Department of Energy National Laboratory affiliated with Iowa State University, is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will develop biological imaging instrumentation and methods including subdiffraction fluorescence imaging methods and multimodal fluorescence and infrared imaging methods. Developing these methods includes designing and building the instrumentation, developing the data analysis methods, and applying the methods to study model biomolecules and biomass systems. This research is part of the laboratory’s work for an Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research funded project. The position will require the successful candidate to collaborate with a team of laboratory scientists including physical scientists, molecular biologists, and engineers. Prior research experience using commercial optical imaging systems, and not developing optical imaging systems, will not be suitable for the successful candidate. This Postdoctoral Research Associate is a one-year appointment with opportunity for renewal.

Requirements

• Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience developing optical imaging systems including designing, setting up and aligning optics.
• Expertise in subdiffraction optical imaging instrumentation and application to biological systems.
• Proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques and working with enzymes, cells, and sterile techniques.
• Experience disseminating research results including public presentations and written manuscripts.
• Experience working with and communicating among multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring other laboratory members.
• Publication record and a curriculum vitae that demonstrates all of the above preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop biological imaging instrumentation and methods including subdiffraction fluorescence imaging methods and multimodal fluorescence and infrared imaging methods.
• Design and build instrumentation for biological imaging.
• Develop data analysis methods for biological imaging.
• Apply imaging methods to study model biomolecules and biomass systems.
• Collaborate with a team of laboratory scientists including physical scientists, molecular biologists, and engineers.
• Disseminate research results including public presentations and written manuscripts.
• Mentor other laboratory members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.
• WorkFlex options for some positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree