Job Description - The Department of Chemistry at Smith College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship to begin July 1, 2025. Under the supervision of Professor Lesley-Ann Giddings, this postdoctoral fellowship offers a combined teaching and research position at a selective liberal arts college. Submit an application at http://apply.interfolio.com/164551 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, and a statement identifying how your research interests converge with Prof. Giddings’s scholarship. Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2025.

Responsibilities - The successful candidate will conduct independent research on characterizing extremophilic microbial natural products and their biosynthetic enzymes. Candidates with experience in enzymology, natural product (bio)synthesis, and/or X-ray crystallography are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching two courses a year in the chemistry department, including the department’s offerings at the introductory level and the intermediate/advanced level depending on the specific expertise of the candidate. Other courses may be taught depending upon the candidate’s field of specialization.

Qualifications - A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, and candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. A commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research is essential.

Contact - Lesley-Ann Giddings, lgiddings@smith.edu