Postdoc Research Associate - Chemistry

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 Potoyans 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 t raining 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 ... or Toll Free: ....

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