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Postdoctoral Research Associate - The Hughes Lab - Biological Sciences

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Hughes Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas seeks a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Associate with microbiology and bacteriophage biology skills and experience. The lab investigates the diversity of bacteriophages that infect actinobacterial hosts, with an emphasis on phages infecting the genus Streptomyces. The role involves researching and experimentally characterizing bacteriophages, their proteins, and their interactions with hosts, as well as managing the project, writing manuscripts and proposals, presenting research, and mentoring students.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree or PhD in Biology from an accredited institution, or completion of all doctoral degree requirements with formal conferral pending at the time of appointment.
  • Skills and experience in microbiology and bacteriophage biology.
  • Experience in bacteriophage isolation and genomic annotation, and experimental characterization of bacteriophages, their proteins, and their interactions with hosts.

Nice To Haves

  • Experimental experience with gene cloning and genetic engineering in actinobacterial bacteriophage systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results.
  • Isolate and genomically annotate bacteriophages and experimentally characterize viruses, their proteins, and interactions with hosts.
  • Manage the project’s day-to-day activities.
  • Prepare manuscripts and proposals.
  • Prepare and present original research internally and externally at meetings and conferences, including talks and posters.
  • Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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