Kansas State University Chemistry Department

Postdoctoral Research Positions

Prof. Mark Hollingsworth's Group - Organic Chemistry

A postdoctoral position is available immediately for studies of ferroelastic and ferroelectric domain switching, crystal growth, crystallography, phase transitions, and molecular recognition phenomena in organic inclusion compounds and related materials. The position requires a strong background in SOLID-STATE NMR spectroscopy and X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY. The researcher will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 300 MHz NMR instrument dedicated to solid-state experiments such as MAS, 2H NMR, and single crystal NMR and will use his or her NMR data in conjunction with crystallographic data to study structure and dynamics of disordered molecular solids. The ideal applicant would have experience with a variety of solid-state NMR experiments and chemical crystallography. Experience and interest in organic synthesis of labeled compounds and experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of NMR equipment would also be very helpful. The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide variety of techniques in the area of solid-state chemistry. He or she will help train graduate and undergraduate students in these techniques and must also value working with faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Duration of the position would be for one year with the possibility of extension contingent on funding, performance, and need for services. Salary will be commensurate with experience and background. Send your CV and the names and addresses of three references to Prof. Mark D. Hollingsworth, Chemistry Dept., 213 CBC Building, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-0401; ph.: 785-532-2727, fax: 785-532-6666, e-mail: mdholl@ksu.edu. Review of applications will commence Feb. 15, 2012, but the search will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, a background check is required. Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Prof. Ping Li's Group - Organic Chemistry

A full-time postdoctoral position is available at Kansas State University. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our laboratory. Our group is focused on the mechanistic studies of proteins with pathogenic importance using a combination of approaches including enzymology, biochemistry, chemical biology and synthetic organic chemistry (http://www.kstate.edu/chem/people/faculty/pingli.html).

Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or related disciplines. Applicants should have a strong research background in one or more of following:
1. Molecular cloning and expression of recombinant proteins in Bacteria and large-scale protein purification and analysis. Experience with membrane proteins and Yeast, Baculovirus, Mammalian expression systems will be a plus.
2. Enzyme kinetics and biochemical and biophysical methods. Applicants should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong background and publication record. The successful candidate must also value working with faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Please send your CV, 3 reference letters and a brief statement of your research experience to Professor Ping Li via email address: pli@ksu.edu.

Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2011 and continue until the position is
filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Board of Regents
policy, a background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Prof. Jankowiak's Group - Physical Chemistry

A postdoctoral position is available for work in the area of photosynthesis research. We use spectral hole-burning (SHB) and single photosynthetic complex spectroscopy (SPCS) to study the excitonic structure and excitation energy transfer (EET) processes of several natural and artificial photosynthetic complexes at low temperatures. The combination of SHB on bulk samples and SPCS is a powerful frequency domain approach for obtaining data that will address a number of issues that are key to understanding excitonic structure and energy/electron transfer dynamics. The long-term goal is to reach a better understanding of the ultrafast solar energy driven primary events of photosynthesis as they occur in higher plants, cyanobacteria, purple bacteria, and green algae and initiate studies to integrate various photosynthetic complexes with molecular electronics. A better understanding of the EET and charge separation (CS) processes taking place in photosynthetic complexes is of great interest, since photosynthetic complexes might offer attractive architectures for a future generation of circuitry in which proteins are organized by a macromolecular scaffold. Candidates must have experience in low temperature laser-based spectroscopies and a strong background in the area of physical/biophysical chemistry. We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated and career-oriented. Applicants should arrange for a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation to be sent to Professor Ryszard Jankowiak, Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66502; Voice: (785) 532-6785; E-mail: ryszard@ksu.edu

Screening of applications will begin on June 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Other Research Opportunities

The University of Kansas seeks to fill one postdoctoral researcher position in the field of nanostructured materials and devices. The position is funded jointly by grants ARO63999 and NFP006294. Initial hire is for one year, with the possibility of renewal annually for subsequent four years.

Required Qualifications:
Evaluation of the required qualification and preferred qualification will be made through (1) records of accomplishments entered in CV, (2) description of research and education experience provided in the application materials, (3) references, and (4) publications as appropriate.

1. Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or related discipline.
2. Potential for working in synthesis of nanostructured materials, fabrication of nanoscale devices, and characterization of the materials and devices using advanced experimental approaches and evidenced by application materials.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Post Doctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Research interest and experience that complement and extend the existing research efforts in PI's group
2. Postdoctoral experience.

Contact Information for Applicants:
Judy Wu

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.