Post-Doctoral Research Associate- Chemistry
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Post-Doctoral Research Associate- Chemistry Research Group of Prof. Frederick A. Heberle
A one year Post-doctoral Research Associate position is open in the research group of Prof. Fred Heberle in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The researcher will investigate asymmetric lipid bilayers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Heberle Group investigates the properties of model lipid bilayers that mimic the compositional asymmetry found in natural cell membranes.
• The ideal postdoctoral research associate candidate will work on assigned research projects in which biophysical principles and techniques are used to gain insight into the role of lipid structure in interleaflet coupling. This work includes, but is not limited to, the continued development of methods for preparing asymmetric liposomes with precisely controlled inner and outer leaflet compositions.
• The postdoctoral research associate candidate must be knowledgeable and experienced in the preparation of model asymmetric lipid membranes and their quantitative characterization with biophysical techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy, and small-angle scattering. Familiarity with the Mathematica or MATLAB programming environments, are a plus.
• The postdoctoral candidate must have strong verbal and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work collaboratively with group members, and preferably also with experimental collaborators. The candidate must also be willing to mentor the graduate students in the group from time to time.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related science discipline. PhD requirements must be earned by first date of hire.
• Job: The appointment is for one year after the initial hire date. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.• Primary Location: 302 Dabney-Buehler Hall• Organization: Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry• Schedule: Regular, Full-time • Applicants must apply through the UT HR website: https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/; upload the following into your application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-to-two page research summary and list of 3 references with their contact information, including email address, for recommendation letters.
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Chemistry
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 21, 2021, 4:35:29 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
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Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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