OpenFieldUChicago Postdoctoral Scholar in Cellular Metalloenzymes & Chemical Biology
Postdoctoral research role in the Department of Chemistry and Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, investigating catalytic mechanisms of metalloenzymes involved in epitranscriptomic RNA methylation and cellular stress responses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or Biophysics awarded within the last 3 years.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications in enzyme mechanisms, RNA chemical modifications, or structural mass spectrometry.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Postdoctoral Scholar: $66,000 to $73,000/year plus UChicago health and retirement benefits
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; full-time salaried academic staff appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Open until filled)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Chicago documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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