The following position may be of interest for individuals thinking of
pursuing a career in teaching and scholarship at a predominantly
undergraduate institution:
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Colgate University -- TEACHING & RESEARCH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN
BIOCHEMISTRY. *Colgate University seeks applications for a teaching &
research postdoctoral fellowship in biochemistry starting in Fall 2013.
The fellowship is intended for a recent Ph.D. recipient in chemistry,
biochemistry or a related field who has expertise in protein X-ray
crystallography, enzyme kinetics, and/or protein expression and
purification, or is looking to gain additional training in one or more
of these research methodologies. This is a full-time, two-year position
with duties divided between teaching (one course equivalent per
semester) and research during the academic year, and full-time research
during the summer months. The teaching component will include a mentored
experience in teaching general chemistry and advanced courses in
biochemistry. Research will be conducted in association with Prof. Roger
Rowlett on an NSF-sponsored project to study a novel allosteric
regulatory mechanism of beta-carbonic anhydrase, and will involve
supervision of undergraduate research students during both the summer
and academic year. Fellows will also receive mentorship in grant
proposal writing. Colgate and the Rowlett laboratory are well-equipped
for research and training, including an Agilent/Oxford Diffraction
Gemini R system for protein X-ray diffraction studies. For more
information see http://capsicum.colgate.edu/chwiki. Annual compensation
is $42,840 plus benefits. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts
college in the beautiful Chenango Valley of central New York.
Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, a description
of teaching and research objectives, and three letters of
recommendation. All application materials should be submitted to
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2537. Evaluation of applications
will begin March 15 and will continue until the position is
filled.Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of
other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of
higher education in upstate New York at
www.upstatenyherc.org./Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty,
staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.
Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer;
women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
/Cheers,
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Roger S. Rowlett
Gordon & Dorothy Kline Professor
Department of Chemistry
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
tel: (315)-228-7245
ofc: (315)-228-7395
fax: (315)-228-7935
email: rrowl...@colgate.edu
