Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Employer
- Washington State University - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
- Location
- Pullman, Washington State
- Salary
- Up to $60,000 per year + benefits
- Closing date
- Nov 1, 2024
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Microbiology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc
- Organization Type
- Academia
The Department of Microbiology and Pathology (VMP) within the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Troy Bankhead's laboratory. The incumbent will conduct basic and applied on an NIH-funded project involving the causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi. Primary responsibilities include experimental work on the mechanisms of gene regulation and host-pathogen interactions. Other responsibilities include analysis of data, maintenance of accurate research records, review of current literature, preparation of manuscripts, and presentation of research findings at national and international meetings. The incumbent will also be expected at times to train graduate students in basic research techniques in molecular biology, microbial genetics, and murine infection. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement new ideas on the project involving the spirochete pathogen. The appointee will be part of a strong interdisciplinary group of investigators engaged in research to control diseases of international importance. This research will also offer opportunities for collaborative projects with research scientists of the USDA-ARS, Animal Disease Research Unit, housed within the department.
The successful applicant will join a dedicated team focused on research, service and scholarship. This position is located in Pullman, Washington.
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