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Department Information:

The Department of Chemistry consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry.

Job Summary:

The Trinidad Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is taking applications for a postdoctoral research position. A key driver of our current research is an R01 funded program on the analysis of neuronal protein glycosylation and phosphorylation in both health and disease. The focus of this research is mass spectrometry based proteomic protein characterization with an emphasis on biochemical enrichment of PTM-modified proteins, tailored mass spectrometry data acquisition and subsequent interpretation of the data in a bioinformatic context. The positions also offer an opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of laboratories interested in such approaches as chemical crosslinking to map protein interactions, large scale quantitative proteomics and mapping protein-drug interaction sites.

We are particularly interested in candidates with interest and experience in large-scale post-translational proteomics, metabolomics and/or glycomics. The successful applicants will play an integral role within our growing team of interdisciplinary scientists. The applicants will be expected to design and execute independent research using mass spectrometry to solve biological problems across multiple scales. 

For additional information visit: https://bmslab.sitehost.iu.edu/

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline with a focus in mass spectrometry techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a creative, analytical approach to problem solving, the ability to work independently and the willingness to lead interdisciplinary collaborations and have 0-3 years of post-doctoral experience. Experience with mass spectrometry based proteomics, post-translational modifications and quantitative mass spectrometry are preferred.

Questions can be directed to: Prof. Trinidad, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, trinidad@indiana.edu.