Postdoctoral Researcher
About The Position
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds. The candidate will carry out research in the group led by Dr. Akhil Vaidya in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The work will consist of molecular and cell biology of malaria parasites involving application of advance techniques such as genetic manipulations of malaria parasites, live cell imaging, and cryo-electron microscopic structural studies. The applicant should have PhD in microbiology or related fields and experience in having worked with malaria parasites. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- PhD or Doctorate in Microbiology or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Experience in having worked with malaria parasites.
Responsibilities
- Carry out research in the group led by Dr. Akhil Vaidya in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
- Conduct molecular and cell biology of malaria parasites.
- Apply advanced techniques such as genetic manipulations of malaria parasites, live cell imaging, and cryo-electron microscopic structural studies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630 to $81,940 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
