Research Associate (Postdoctoral) in Chemistry     3562 views

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in Chemistry. The position is available in the Buller group at UW–Madison.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD in a Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field.
• Applicant must have strong background in chemical biology, biocatalysis, biochemistry, protein engineering or synthetic biology. Experience with small molecule synthesis is a plus.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• This group is enzyme engineers with an emphasis on developing and understanding new-to-nature chemical transformations that can be used to expand the chemical space of metabolism.
• Selected scholar will be expected to develop leadership skills in the group by training junior students and participating in the vibrant campus life.
• Considerable latitude will be given for the Postdoctoral Fellow to guide their research, while all projects are expected to involve engineering enzymes and showcasing their synthetic power.
• Example applications include small molecule synthesis featuring biocatalysis, expansion of the genetic code, and directing biosynthesis of bioactive natural products.
• Our group is developing expertise at the intersection of these fields and members will have the chance to acquire a unique breadth of skills in an important and growing field.

Starting Date is negotiable

Remunerations: $47,476

How to apply:

• Send applications electronically to [email protected]