Research Scholar

About the role

A postdoctoral scholar (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) is needed to advance projects investigating the mechanisms that allow respiratory pathogens, particularly fungal pathogens, to cause disease. These projects involve implementing and developing laboratory assays to apply to samples from infected and uninfected individuals, as well as the culture and manipulation of microbes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and monitoring all equipment and procedures for quality control
• Review pertinent medical literature
• Design and execute experiments using cellular, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques
• Process human biological samples, including isolation of cells from blood and tissues; store and ship samples as needed
• Perform molecular biology procedures, including DNA and RNA isolation, reverse transcription, PCR, qPCR and qRT-PCR, ELISA, FISH, sequencing library prep, and possibly others
• Perform cell culture procedures, including culture of cell lines and primary cells, transfection, in vitro infection, fluorescent microscopy, flow cytometry, single cell analysis methods, and possibly other techniques
• Implement, troubleshoot, optimize, and develop new assays, making innovative contributions to laboratory procedures
• Aid in the training of research methods and approaches to the laboratory group
• Maintain a detailed written record of work performed
• Analyze experiment results and findings, including data collection, entry, statistical analysis (including computational analysis of sequencing data using R and/or Python), and graph creation
• Write reports detailing results of experiments and analysis of results, and draft manuscripts of results for publication
• Present oral and/or poster reports at laboratory, local, and national meetings
• Aid in the composition of grant applications
• Adhere to data security requirements

Requirements

• PhD in microbiology, immunology, or related science, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of related work experience desirable
• Knowledge of principles and practice of cellular and molecular biology
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Careful attention to detail; ability to accurately follow experimental protocols
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word or Overleaf/LaTeX, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, R, and graphing software
• Ability to analyze data and perform statistical analyses
• Ability to make sound decisions consistent with the essential job functions

Job Requirements

• PhD in microbiology, immunology, or related science, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of related work experience desirable
• Knowledge of principles and practice of cellular and molecular biology
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Careful attention to detail; ability to accurately follow experimental protocols
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Strong written/oral communication skills
• Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word or Overleaf/LaTeX, Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, R, and graphing software
• Ability to analyze data and perform statistical analyses
• Ability to make sound decisions consistent with the essential job functions

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The base wage range for this position is $68,640.00 - $79,639.96 per year. Salary and rank will commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.