Postdoctoral Scholar - Seifert Lab

Department: MED-Microbiology-Immunology Salary/Grade: RES/

Target hiring range for this position will be $63,480 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

A new postdoctoral position to conduct research into fundamental processes of the strict human pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Occasional weekends and evenings as requested and with some possible travel, as required.

• Conduct fundamental research into Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Laboratory duties
• Professional training

Performs other duties as assigned.

• PhD or MD/PhD degree within the past three years.
• At least one first author publication in standard peer reviewed journals.
• Supportive recommendations from three faculty.

• Basic molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts in oral and written forms.

• PhD or MD/PhD degree within the past three years.
• At least one first author publication in standard peer reviewed journals.
• Supportive recommendations from three faculty.

• Basic molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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