The Baccile Laboratory at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary chemical biology research program focused on five-carbon metabolism and the chemistry of isoprenoid biosynthesis. Research in the lab integrates synthetic organic chemistry, enzymology, and mass-spectrometry-based metabolomics to develop chemical probes and analytical tools for studying isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP), dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP), and related prenylated metabolites across biological systems including bacteria and mammalian cells.
The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving the design and synthesis of small-molecule probes, development of enzyme-coupled assays, and application of LC-HRMS workflows to interrogate metabolic pathways. Candidates with a Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, or a related field are encouraged to apply. Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, metabolomics, or enzymology is desirable, and the position is particularly well suited for applicants interested in developing interdisciplinary expertise at the interface of chemistry and biology.
The ideal postdoctoral research associate candidate will work on assigned research projects as well as mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
The postdoctoral research associate candidate must be knowledgeable and experienced in chemical biology, analytical chemistry and/or molecular and cell biology.
Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in peer reviewed journals in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.