TENURE-TRACK OR TENURE-ELIGIBLE POSITION IN THE LABORATORY OF
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases,
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
The Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, NIDDK, NIH, is seeking outstanding candidates for
a tenure track or tenure-eligible position in chemistry or chemical biology. We are especially
interested in candidates who will develop a vigorous and innovative independent research
program, or have a demonstrated track record of research excellence, with biomedical
relevance and will be complementary to ongoing research in the NIDDK Intramural Program
and the Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry. Current research areas include structural and
functional targeting of membrane receptors; design and discovery of new antibiotics; synthesis
of small molecule therapeutics; and engineering of carbohydrates, proteins and oligomers for
diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. Our research addresses a host of diseases including
diabetes, cancer, bacterial and viral infections, and pain.
For additional information about the Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and the NIDDK
Intramural Program, please see https://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/at-niddk/labsbranches/
laboratory-bioorganic-chemistry/about and http://www.niddk.nih.gov/researchfunding/
at-niddk/labs-branches/Pages/default.aspx). The NIH Intramural Program provides a
highly interactive and interdisciplinary environment conducive to carrying out high risk
research and provides access to clinical collaborators and state-of-the-art core facilities.
Applicants must have a PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree and have demonstrated expertise
in the chemical sciences and a record of achievement. Applicants may be U.S. citizens,
resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employmentauthorization
visa. Applicants should submit electronically a curriculum vitae, bibliography,
copies of three major publications, a summary of research accomplishments, a brief statement
of future research goals, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Dr. Marc Reitman, MD PhD
Chair, LBC Search Committee
Please include in your CV a description of your mentoring and outreach activities, especially
those involving women and persons from racial/ethnic or other groups that are
underrepresented in biomedical research.
The position is located on the NIH campus in Bethesda MD. Review of applications will begin
on or around September 1, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with the experience of the applicant.
DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers