Announcement of Postdoctoral Research Positions
in Bioorganic Chemistry
at Trinity University
with Prof. Adam R. Urbach

The Trinity University chemistry department is unusual among undergraduate institutions in the quality of research undertaken and resources available, and in the extent of student-faculty interactions. There is a long history of successful postdoc/faculty collaboration in the department, and it is an excellent environment for developing the skills needed for a career at a primarily undergraduate institution.

Prof. Adam Urbach has two positions open for postdoctoral research fellows in Bioorganic Chemistry. One position is available to start as early as March 2008. The other is available to start as early as July 2008. The expected appointment period is two years, with a possible third year. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and a genuine interest in research and teaching in an undergraduate environment. The Urbach group works in the area of biomolecular recognition. Current goals aim, in general, to establish novel concepts in molecular recognition and, in particular, to expand the scope of peptide/ protein recognition and modification (see JACS, 127, 14511-14517; JACS, 128, 12574-12581). While this is a full-time research position and does not require a teaching commitment, there will likely be opportunities to gain classroom or laboratory teaching experience. This position is ideal for individuals interested I pursuing a career at a primarily undergraduate institution (Prof. Urbach’s current postdoc has recently accepted a tenure-track faculty position at Denison University) and is accessible to well trained students with backgrounds in organic, physical, and/or biochemistry. Experience in organic synthesis, catalysis, and/or protein NMR is particularly valued, but not required.

Applications and questions should be sent directly to Prof. Urbach, aurbach@trinity.edu. Applications should include a complete curriculum vitae, 2-3 letters of recommendation, and a brief statement of why this position is of value to the applicant. The positions will remain open until filled, but interested candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

For more information about the Trinity Chemistry Department, please see http://www.trinity.edu/departments/chemistry/index.html

For more information about Prof. Urbach's research program, please see http://www.trinity.edu/aurbach/research.html