Job Description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - Chemistry

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking two Postdoc Research Associates to work in the field of computational biophysics/chemistry with Dr. Davit Potoyan’s research group. The appointments are 1-year terms with potential for renewal for up to 3 years.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated training in quantitative sciences (chemistry, physics, engineering)
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific programming languages
• Well versed in numerical and analytical techniques
• PhD in STEM field

Proposed Start Date:

August 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

July 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs 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)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

July 14, 2025

Posting Close Date:

July 21, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17418