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Postdoctoral Fellow - Pohl Lab, Chemistry

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22342. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Pohl Lab, Chemistry
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Chemistry
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry.

Job Summary:

The Pohl Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is taking applications for postdoctoral research positions. The position offers an opportunity to develop and apply cutting- edge synthesis techniques to address imminent challenges in the design and synthesis of bioactive glycans and glycopeptides. Motivated applicants with PhD training in any area of synthetic chemistry with some experience working with carbohydrates will be considered. Some experience with the Python programming language or lab automation is strongly preferred.

The Pohl Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary laboratory environment. Applicants will emerge with a skill set that is equally relevant to academia and industry. Trainees will receive regular guidance to ensure progress is made toward their career goals, regardless of whether trainees are pursuant of traditional or alternative careers. Trainees are also afforded the scheduling flexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work- life balance.

The successful applicant will play an integral role in our interdisciplinary lab. The applicant will be expected to design and execute independent research involving multistep synthetic routes in automated flow and batch systems. The applicant will also be expected to take a leadership role in the lab, demonstrate good communication skills, and work productively as a team member.


For additional information visit: https://pohl.lab.indiana.edu/

Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in in organic chemistry





Department Contact for Questions
Department Contact for Questions:

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Nicola Pohl Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, npohl@indiana.edu

Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have experience with characterization techniques, including NMR, to identify small molecules. Proficiency in the computational language Python and experience with lab automation is preferred. Extensive experience working with carbohydrates or proteins/peptides is also desirable.
Salary and Rank $54,000/yr., Postdoctoral Fellow
Special Instructions
The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22342. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For Best Consideration Date 02/23/2024
Expected Start Date 05/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100735-2024

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment (e.g. H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. List Of References
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
  3. Letter of Reference 3