Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 79732
Requisition Number: F_220096
Department: Vet & Biomedical Sciences-0845
Description of Work:
Areas of work for this position include diseases that are of chronic nature and difficult to diagnose (Johne's disease, tuberculosis and bovine tuberculosis). The work will focus on the development of a live attenuated unmarked vaccine against Johne's disease. In addition, anti-TB drug development will focus on alanine racemase and D-alanine ligase, the presumed lethal target of D-cycloserine. Dr. Barletta hopes his research will lead to vaccines, including applications to the control of SARS-CoV2, new drugs and research tools to provide more accurate and faster tests to identify these pathogens. The applicant will focus on the grant listed above but will be expected to participate in additional projects.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position are to perform, sophisticated, and advanced molecular cell biology, molecular genetics, and microbiology approaches (e.g., RT-PCR, plasmid construction, phage propagation, gene inactivation, enzyme purification/assays, transposon and allelic exchange mutagenesis, genomic library construction, culturing macrophages and infection assays, immunological assays for humoral and cell mediated immunity, sample preparation for genomics/proteomics/metabolomics/transcriptomics analyses, molecular procedures extracted from scientific publications, etc.).
This individual will analyze data, prepare reports and write manuscripts for scientific journals. In addition, the candidate is expected to contribute to the training of other researchers in the laboratory.
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, Molecular Genetics or Molecular Cell Biology with demonstrated abilities in at least three of the following areas: molecular microbiology, molecular cell biology, metabolism, Gram-positive pathogenesis, or biochemistry.
Five (5) or more years of experience in a laboratory setting.
At least two (2) first-author research manuscripts on molecular microbiology published in peer reviewed international scientific journals that are at the top of their field (e.g., Journal of Bacteriology, Infection and Immunity, Mbio, Molecular Microbiology, Nature, Science, PNAS, etc.).
Experience in bacterial engineering, protein purification and bacterial engineering.
Can properly create, standardize, conduct and document research experiments independently in a university setting.
Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and compliance of environmental health and biosafety regulations in the United States.
Ability to use various laboratory equipment, have proficient computer skills using software applications, and the ability to accurately record data.
Effective at writing, troubleshooting and optimizing protocols.
Effective at writing research reports, posters, grant applications and manuscripts. Ability to orally present at meetings.
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