Post Doctoral Scholar - Microbial Infection amp; Immunity

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue research studying the mechanisms of host cell infection by the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes under the guidance of scientific mentor in the Department of Microbial Infection amp; Immunity; designs, conducts, and evaluates research experiments; plans and executes advanced microbiology, immunology, and cell biology research techniques and procedures including microscopy imaging; develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods; analyzes and interprets data; writes research papers for publication; performs scientific literature searches; presents research findings at local, national, or international scientific meetings; applies for postdoctoral fellowships; assists PI with writing and submitting grant proposals to obtain extramural funding in support of research; performs scientific literature searches; participates in journal clubs, laboratory meetings, and Department seminars and activities; assists with training of other lab members.

Minimum Education Required

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD required.

Required Qualifications

Ability to interact in a highly multidisciplinary environment; experience with microbiology, immunology, and cell biology research techniques and procedures including microscopy imaging desired; experience with animal handling and husbandry desired.