Post Doctoral Research Associate - Rothchild Lab
About the role
The laboratory of Dr. Alissa Rothchild in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our collaborative team to study the role of alveolar macrophages in the context of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Responsibilities
- Cell culture of primary murine and human cells.
- Assays such as flow cytometry, ELISA, microscopy, gene expression analysis, and genomics.
- Culture of bacterial pathogens under Biosafety Level 2 and 3 (BSL2 and BSL3) conditions.
- Infection of primary cells and mice with bacterial pathogens.
- Small animal handling and procedures, such as vaccination and adoptive transfer.
- Data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and oral presentations.
Requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or Microbiology.
- Experience with immunological assays and cell phenotyping (i.e. flow cytometry, cell culture, ELISA, microscopy).
- Background in bacterial microbiology and/or experience working in Biosafety Level 3 facility.
- Experience with computational biology and genomics analysis (i.e. RNA-seq, ATAC-seq).
Qualifications
Enthusiasm, organization, communication skills, and initiative to learn new methods are essential. Training in immunology and microbiology techniques that are unfamiliar to the candidate will be provided.
Skills
Enthusiasm, organization, communication skills, and initiative to learn new methods are essential. Training in immunology and microbiology techniques that are unfamiliar to the candidate will be provided.
Benefits
UMass Amherst provides state-of-the-art core facilities, dedicated career development support, and diverse mentoring opportunities. The College of Natural Sciences houses a vibrant and engaged life sciences research community, with additional support from the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. The Rothchild lab is an active member of local and international TB research communities and provides opportunities for travel to national and international scientific conferences.
Pay
Salary minimum is determined by collective bargaining agreement based on years of experience. Salary may exceed the floor and will be determined by the PI. Current floors based on 100% time, 40 hours/week: 0-2 years $62,838 3-4 years $66,287 5+ years $71,033
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Occasionally hours may change depending on needs of the lab and the timing of experiments.