Postdoctoral Scholar, Chemistry

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position specializing in Chemical Biology to work in the Laboratory of Dr. Yftah Tal-Gan, Professor of Chemistry. The interdisciplinary project will focus on the utilization of chemical and biological tools to interrogate bacterial communications both within and between bacterial species.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or closely related field.
• Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with protein expression and purification, and/or molecular microbiology (RNA-Seq, gene-knockout and mutation)

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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