Postdoctoral Research Associate

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Chemical and Biological Science Division at Ames Laboratory, a Department of Energy National Laboratory affiliated with Iowa State University, is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Post Doc/Trainee

The successful candidate will develop biological imaging instrumentation and methods including subdiffraction fluorescence imaging methods and multimodal fluorescence and infrared imaging methods. Developing these methods includes designing and building the instrumentation, developing the data analysis methods, and applying the methods to study model biomolecules and biomass systems. This research is part of the laboratory’s work for an Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research funded project.

The position will require the successful candidate to collaborate with a team of laboratory scientists including physical scientists, molecular biologists, and engineers. Prior research experience using commercial optical imaging systems, and not developing optical imaging systems, will not be suitable for the successful candidate.

This Postdoctoral Research Associate is a one-year appointment with opportunity for renewal.

• Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field.

• Extensive experience developing optical imaging systems including designing, setting up and aligning optics.
• Expertise in subdiffraction optical imaging instrumentation and application to biological systems.
• Proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques and working with enzymes, cells, and sterile techniques.
• Experience disseminating research results including public presentations and written manuscripts.
• Experience working with and communicating among multidisciplinary teams as well as experience mentoring other laboratory members.
• Publication record and a curriculum vitae that demonstrates all of the above preferred qualifications.

Employees 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).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.
• Work Flex options for some positions.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. , email eooffice.