Job Description

The Notre Dame Biophysics Instrumentation Core (BIC) seeks to hire a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team. This full-time position, available immediately, is part of a strategic expansion of the BIC. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of optical and other techniques to measure biomolecular structure and interactions, and their effects on cell function.

The successful candidate will work closely with Notre Dame faculty, staff scientists, graduate students, and external partners to advance multidisciplinary research projects, including developing and applying robust methods for flow cytometry and other quantitative biophysical approaches.

Additional responsibilities include using computational tools to process and analyze data from flow cytometers, cell sorters and other biophysical instruments, assisting BIC colleagues in the maintenance of the cytometers and other biophysical instruments, contributing to the overall operational effectiveness of the BIC, and building upon the BIC’s strong track record of collaborating with campus colleagues to write successful grant proposals to support new instrument purchases.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will report to Dr. Patricia L. Clark, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry and BIC Faculty Director.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• Practical and technical knowledge of instrumentation and techniques for flow cytometry and other biophysical approaches
• Familiarity with flow cytometry data processing and instrument maintenance
• Proven ability to work independently within a research lab

Note: Do Not apply online for this position. To Apply: please submit an email application to bicfacility@nd.edu which includes: (1) your CV, (2) a cover letter explaining your background, interest and qualification for the position, with a particular focus on your experience with flow cytometry and/or cell sorting; (3) contact information for three references, including your relationship to the reference, their phone number, and their email address.

Additional Information

At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community. We strive to empower every employee to flourish, knowing your success propels Notre Dame to new heights of impact.