Medical Mycology Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States (on-site)

About the role

The Nosanchuk Laboratory at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to work on basic medical mycology. The positions have an initial 36-month appointment, with the potential for an additional 24-month extension depending on funding and satisfactory performance.

The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patient care and strategic collaborations to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Since its foundation in 2010, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University strives to be a national leader in the pursuit of basic, translational, clinical, medical education and population health research. We aim to develop programs to advance medical and scientific knowledge and improve patient care and community wellness. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the health of the public, the practice of medicine and the education of health professionals; all while promoting the development of academically oriented physicians.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the role of fungal extracellular vesicles
• Deciphering the biology of fungal melanin
• Exploring the molecular basis of fungal virulence including through genetic manipulation and next-generation sequencing approaches
• Testing of novel antifungal compounds on fungal critical threat pathogens
• Developing novel fungal diagnostics

Requirements

• PhD, MD, PharmD or DVM with clear basic and/or translational science experience in medical mycology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, or a related field
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Motivation to lead independent research projects
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience working on extracellular vesicle biology, animal pathogenesis models (Galleria and mice), genetic techniques, and/or microscopy
• Demonstrated evidence of independence
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and mentor individuals at diverse stages of their careers including undergraduate and graduate students