Postdoctoral Fellows or Senior Research Scientists

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two postdoctoral or senior research scientist positions available to discover and characterize a new class of photoreceptors in marine cyanobacteria

two positions are available for postdoctoral fellows or senior scientists in the laboratory of dr. David kehoe in the department of biology at indiana university bloomington to identify and characterize novel photoreceptors in marine synechococcus using crispr and protein biochemistry approaches.

this project is funded by the nsf systems and synthetic biology program and builds on our successful initial studies of type 4 chromatic acclimation (ca4) as described in publications in proceedings of the national academy of sciences usa and annual review of microbiology. Briefly, this project will focus on determining the photoreceptor properties of two unique proteins identified as master regulators of ca4, including the chromophores involved and these proteins  dna binding characteristics.

• identify and characterize novel photoreceptors in marine cyanobacteria (synechococcus) using crispr-based approaches and protein biochemistry.
• investigate photoreceptor properties, chromophores, and dna binding characteristics of identified master regulators of ca4.
• collaborate with a dynamic research team and contribute to project planning, data interpretation, and dissemination of results.

• ph.d. In molecular biology/genetics is required, preferably with experience in plant or cyanobacterial molecular biology and photobiology or signal transduction research.
• initiative, good communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team are expected.

information about the kehoe lab can be found at: indiana university kehoe lab page. Salary will be commensurate with experience and include full benefits (health insurance, retirement, etc.). Best consideration date is september 30, 2025. Expected start date is december 1, 2025, although the positions will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter describing previous experience and future plans, a complete curriculum vitae, copies of publications, and the names of at least three references (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to either postdoctoral fellows posting or senior scientists posting as well as to dkehoe.

postdoctoral posting:  Senior scientist posting:  Contact: dkehoe