Post Doctoral Fellow- Biology

Duquesne University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high level staffing for the research activities in the Lampe lab in the department of biological sciences. The postdoc position provides high-level independent research capability to drive the research related to the goals of the grant.

This is a grant funded position.

Requirements

• PhD in biology or vector biology from an accredited institution.
• Extensive experience required with DNA cloning, microbiology, protein biochemistry, DNA sequencing, and genetic construct design.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred with writing results and supervising some junior personnel.
• Experience with DNA cloning, basic microbiology, basic protein work, ELISA, etc.
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to supervise.

Responsibilities

• Design of experiments related to creating strains of bacteria that can kill malaria parasites in mosquitoes. This includes designing, building, and testing the genetic constructs that mediate these properties. It also includes genetic manipulations to the bacterial chromosome and testing the resulting strains for efficacy.
• DNA cloning, genome modifications to bacterial, DNA sequencing, strain assembly, strain fitness measurements, western blotting and ELISA to measure protein secretion.
• Publication of results in scientific journals.
• Supervision of undergraduates and technician as appropriate.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.
• Details at www.duq.edu/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees