Postdoctoral Researcher
About The Position
This Postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an NIH-funded study (R01AI189572) which focuses on the interplay between the microbiota and life history traits in male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The position is housed in the Department of Entomology and in affiliation with the Infectious Diseases Institute. In collaboration with their scientific mentor (the P.I.), the successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and publish findings in competitive scientific journals. They will develop new methodologies and troubleshoot as necessary. They will also mentor junior members of the laboratory to hone their instructional and mentoring skills. They will apply for appropriate grant and fellowship funding to support their research. They will also enrich their training by attending relevant seminars and colloquia and by developing independent projects that build upon the laboratory’s ongoing work.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in the life sciences
- Strong record of publication and success in research
- Strong background in experimental design
- Strong background in bioinformatics
- Strong background in data analysis
Nice To Haves
- Experience in vector biology
- Experience in microbiology
- Experience in insect-microbe interactions
- Experience in bacterial community profiling
- Experience in microbial ecology
- Experience in metagenomics
- Experience in metabolomics
- Experience working with teams
- Experience conducting field work
- Experience performing molecular and organismal experiments in insect systems
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments
- Analyze data
- Publish findings in competitive scientific journals
- Develop new methodologies and troubleshoot as necessary
- Mentor junior members of the laboratory
- Apply for appropriate grant and fellowship funding
- Attend relevant seminars and colloquia
- Develop independent projects that build upon the laboratory’s ongoing work
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- 11 holidays
- State retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- Alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
