Postdoc Research Associate - Chemistry

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Ames, IOWA
Job Type: FullTime

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - Chemistry


Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee


Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking two Postdoc Research Associates to work in the field of computational biophysics/chemistry with Dr. Davit Potoyan’s research group.  The appointments are  1-year terms with potential for renewal for up to 3 years.


Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D.
     

Preferred Qualifications:
  •  Demonstrated training in quantitative sciences (chemistry, physics, engineering)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of scientific programming languages
  • Well versed in numerical and analytical techniques
  • PhD in STEM field



Proposed Start Date:
August 1, 2025


Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
July 31, 2026


Number of Months Employed Per Year:


Time Type:
Full time


Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program


Original Posting Date:
July 14, 2025


Posting Close Date:
July 21, 2025


Job Requisition Number:
R17418



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