Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemistry Lewis Lab

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemistry Lewis Lab

Non-Tenure Track

IU Bloomington Chemistry

Bloomington

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganicchemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Lewis Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The position offers an opportunity to develop and apply cutting- edgeprotein engineering techniques to address fundamental challenges insynthetic chemistry and biocatalysis. The successful applicant willuse a deep understanding of organic and organometallic chemistry,combined with state-of-the-art methods generative protein design,directed evolution, next gen sequencing, and laboratory automation to develop B12-dependent enzymes or artificial metalloenzymescontaining different organometallic cofactors for new chemicaltransformations.

Motivated applicants with PhD training in any areaof chemistry or biochemistry will be considered. Experience with either molecular biology or synthetic chemistry is strongly preferred.

The Lewis Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary laboratory environment. The successful applicant will play an integral role within our growing team of chemists, biochemists, and proteinengineers and will emerge with a skill set that is equally relevantto academia and industry. Trainees receive regular guidance and feedback to ensure progress is made toward their career goals,whatever those may be. Trainees are also afforded the schedulingflexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work life balance.

Primary research responsibilities will include cloning and othermolecular biology required for enzyme production and engineering,synthesis of substrates and product standards, high throughputscreening of enzyme libraries, and application of computationalprotein design tools. Careful documentation of all findings, formalresearch reports and presentations, and participation in groupequipment/facility maintenance is also expected.

Candidates must have extensive experience with either molecular biology or synthetic chemistry. PhD in any area of chemistry or biochemistry.

Experience with both molecular biology and synthetic chemistry is preferred but not required. Familiarity with computational design tools, organometallic catalysis/methodology development, enzyme library generation and screening are highly desirable.

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:
Prof. Lewis, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800

E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405,jcl
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07/21/2026

10/01/2026

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