Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Job ID: 25551
Location: USF Health
Dept Number/Name: 0-6144-000 / Molecular Medicine
College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Temporary
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar Research
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $47,659 - $64,008 annual

Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately on NIH-funded projects for qualified individuals with a PhD /MD degree to study the pathogenesis / pathogen biology, antibiotic resistance of Clostridium difficile and host immune/inflammatory responses to C. difficile infection (CDI). One position is primarily for pathogenesis, biology, antibiotic resistance of C. difficile as well as host-pathogen interactions; Second position is primarily for host immune / inflammatory responses to CDI, host-pathogen interactions and development of vaccines and novel antimicrobials against C. difficile.

Research experience in one or two of the following areas including molecular microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, microbiome, and animal models are preferred but not required. The lab has established all needed molecular tools for manipulating C. difficile and mammalian cells. The lab also established two animal models of CDI to support basic and applied projects on C. difficile.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates with a clear career goals are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit resume and names of at least three references in one pdf document through Careers@USF.

The physical, intellectual, and research resources at USF are substantial as exemplified by the National Science Foundation (NSF) placing USF within the top 50 national universities for research expenditures (ranked 41, January 2014) in a time of austere federal science funds.  Among public institutions, USF is ranked 25th in total research expenditures by the NSF (2013). Among all public medical schools in the United States, College of Medicine at USF now ranks 27 for research by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation's Best Medical Schools – Research.

Sun lab websites:

https://health.usf.edu/medicine/molecularmedicine/faculty/2864111/Sun

http://www.sunlab-usf.com/

https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/ghidr/genomics/researchers/xingmin-sun

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or MD. Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited institution and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Information For Applicants:
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 25551

Posting Date: 07/24/2020

Posting End Date: 08/25/2020

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