Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetics and Biochemistry

Postdoctoral Fellow – Genetics and Biochemistry

Position with Clemson University:
College of Science:
Genetics & Biochemistry.

Location: 51A – Life Science Building

Open Date: Nov 14, 2025

The Fierro Lab in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. This position is funded through a COBRE RPL grant and is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The postdoctoral researcher will primarily focus on understanding how Plasmodium executes protein export and nutrient uptake via the use of rhoptry proteins.

The candidate will further collaborate with the PI to develop a personalized research program, while contributing to the lab's goals. This position is currently supported for up to three years, with the possibility of further support for additional postdoctoral study.

The Fierro Lab uses a wide range of molecular and genetic tools to understand how Plasmodium falciparum remodels its host for survival. Both protein export and nutrient uptake at the parasitophorous vacuole are essential for parasite growth and we are interested in studying the role of rhoptry proteins in these processes. The Fierro lab is also a member of the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC) which brings together parasitologists and fungal pathogenecists under the common banner of working against diseases relevant for human health.

Clemson University is an R1 institution located in beautiful Clemson, SC on Lake Hartwell, at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains. The city of Greenville, SC is 30 minutes away and there are 5 national forests within a 2-hour drive! For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For more information about the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry and its programs, please visit https://

For more information about the Fierro Lab, please visit the website The Fierro Lab

This position requires a Ph.D. in cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related field. Experience with Plasmodium, or other Apicomplexa, is preferred. We are pleased to assist the post-doc in developing other necessary skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at

• A cover letter (2 pages maximum) describing research interests, background, and future goals
• CV
• Up to three publications that highlight the applicants' background
• Contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for top candidates.

For more information, please contact Manuel Fierro, Ph.D. at fierroc.

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