Post Doc Research Assistant (West Lafayette, IN, US)Purdue University
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) and the Laboratory of Renewable Resource Engineering (LORRE) at Purdue University are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on funded research projects focused on inventing approaches to manufacturing medicines and materials by applying innovative tools at the cutting-edge of enzymology. You will develop and test synthesis routes that primarily use enzymes catalysis to make complex small molecule targets (e.g., pharmaceutical agents or monomers for bioplastics). The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Dr. Karthik Sankaranarayanan. Interested candidates should submit an application containing a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position and CV. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Education
1. PhD in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
2. Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a research team.
3. Demonstrated experience in publishing peer-reviewed publications
Experience
1. Experience in protein expression in E. coli BL-21 cells
2. Experience in protein purification using FPLC
3. Experience in reconstituting enzymatic pathways for production of chemical molecules
4. Familiar with the development of spectroscopic activity assays to measure kinetic properties of enzymes
5. Experience in small molecule purification using HPLC
6. Experience in small molecule characterization using LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and/or NMR
Additional Information
Interested applicants should submit the following files:
1. A cover letter to briefly introduce your background and experience to show your skills
2. A detailed CV about your experience
3. A statement of future related research
4. The names and contact information of at least two references
