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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics

NMR Spectroscopist Position

Structural Biology NMR Facility

 

The Structural Biology NMR Facility in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota has an immediate opening for a NMR spectroscopist. The Structural Biology NMR Facility is a user facility whose goal is to make state-of-the-art instrumental resources available to researchers.  The facility houses four Varian Inova spectrometers (500 MHz - 800 MHz), one Bruker 700 MHz, and one Varian solid-state 700 MHz NMR. The facility also provides support to three additional spectrometers, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, and 600 MHz, on campus.  Please see www.umn.edu/nmr for more information on the facility. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD. in biochemistry, chemistry, physics, pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry, or related fields with specialization in NMR spectroscopy.  Successful candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or be able to secure permanent resident status.  The position requires expertise in operating and trouble shooting Varian NMR spectrometers and their associated software.   The candidate will maintain and operate high-resolution spectrometers, acquire and interpret multidimensional spectra, and implement new experimental techniques. They will provide technical training and guidance to University researchers.  The candidate must have good verbal, writing, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills.  Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Please email a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae to ostro016@umn.edu or address these materials to Beverly Ostrowski, University of Minnesota, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, 6-155 Jackson Hall, 321 Church St. SE, Minneapolis MN 55455.  Evaluation of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. 

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.