Postdoc Research Associate - Food Science and Health Nutrition (isu)

Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Food Science and Health Nutrition

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on an NIH-funded project focused on bacteriophage engineering for therapeutic applications. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to design, express, and display novel tail fiber proteins and analyze the binding interactions of proteins with bacteria.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in the production and characterization of recombinant proteins.

• Experience with bacteriophage and gene editing.

Proposed Start Date:

January 2, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 1, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:

December 1, 2023

Posting Close Date:

December 30, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R13547