Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry
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| Posting Number: | 20260021F |
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| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry |
| Position Type: | Faculty |
| Location: | Villanova, PA |
| Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
| Work Schedule: | full-time/12-months |
| Department: | 184-Chemistry |
| Position Summary: | The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Villanova University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry in the lab of Dr. Dan Kraut. The position is renewable for up to three years and intended for candidates interested in an academic career at a primarily undergraduate (or master’s-granting) institution. As such, responsibilities are divided between research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the oversight of an undergraduate- and masters-level research group, with research focusing on the mechanism of protein unfolding and degradation by the proteasome. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. |
| Duties and Responsibilities: | The area of research is focused on protein degradation by the 26S proteasome. The Kraut lab is interested in the factors that affect the proteasome’s ability to successfully unfold and degrade substrate proteins, in particular examining the effects of ubiquitination, substrate structure and the proteasomal machinery itself, including ubiquitin-shuttle proteins. Techniques commonly used in the lab include cloning, protein purification, enzyme kinetics and fluorescence. Additional opportunities to pursue independent research interests may be provided. There will be significant mentoring of undergraduate and master’s research students. The candidate will also teach four courses/laboratories per year in biochemistry and other disciplines, with occasional opportunities at the graduate level. |
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| Special Message to Applicants: | All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The expected stating date is August 2026. A complete application includes: 1. A cover letter 2. Current and complete resume/curriculum vitae. 3. A statement of teaching philosophy 4. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts 5. Must include contact information for 3 references who can be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. 6. Statement of contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments:The University and its Mission | Villanova University |
| Posting Date: | 03/09/2026 |
| Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
| Salary Posting Information: | Competitive |
| Salary Band: | N/A |
| Job Classification: | faculty |
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