Assistant Research Professor - Chemistry Department

Assistant Research Professor - Chemistry Department

The laboratories of Professors Amie Boal, J. Martin Bollinger, Jr., and Carsten Krebs in the Department of Chemistry at The Pennsylvania State University seek to fill an assistant research professor position in the area of mechanistic bioinorganic chemistry.

Research will focus on the investigation of the reaction mechanisms of various mono- and dinuclear non-heme-iron enzymes and the elucidation of how their reactivity can be manipulated. The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive experience in a combination of various spectroscopic methods, enzymology, analytical chemistry, and structural biology.

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry. The individual should be self-motivated and is expected to lead the projects, as well as contribute to collaborative research efforts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Following a screening of initial application materials, candidates may be contacted for letters of reference to be sent.

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