Post-Doctoral Associate - Department of Microbiology and Immunology

About the Job

The Selmecki lab is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher with substantial microbial evolution and molecular/cellular biology expertise to join our team studying mechanisms of acquired drug resistance. The researcher will run an independent research project and lead a team of undergraduate/postgraduate researchers. Candidates should be able to multitask parallel evolution experiments with phenotypic and genomic analyses.

90% Research and data analysis:
The researcher will design and conduct complex, multi-step laboratory procedures to engineer, manipulate, and phenotype yeast cells. They will perform molecular, genetic, and microbiology techniques and will be expected to select and adapt methods to meet specific research needs and assist in development of new techniques. Previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory is expected.

The candidate will employ a wide variety of experimental techniques including but not limited to CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering, yeast mating and selection, yeast transformation, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA/protein extractions, high throughput phenotyping, and comparative genomics/transcriptomics/proteomics.

10% Writing and Leadership:
The researcher will be expected to write manuscripts and annual reports, generate figures, tables, and results related to their research. They will also provide leadership by developing and implementing new protocols, performing data curation and analysis, and being involved in the writing and editing of manuscripts and grants proposals from the lab.

• PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or related Biomedical Sciences
• First author and co-authored publications
• Project leadership and mentorship experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Significant research experience with yeast genetics and cell biology.

• Experience with bioinformatics or R is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with 'omics bench research (transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics or lipidomics).
• Eagerness to learn and teach
• Experience with manuscript and grant proposal preparation

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a community of scholars committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge about the microbial world. Our interests and expertise encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and immunology, ranging from the physiology and development of microorganisms, the molecular pathogenesis of infections, and fundamental aspects of immunity.

Pay Range: $62,232 annually

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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