The Department of Infectious Diseases and Global Health (IDGH) at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is in North Grafton, Massachusetts near Worcester and approximately 40 miles west of Boston. The campus is within walking distance of MBTA commuter rail service allowing access to public transportation.

Overview of Position Requirements

(i) laboratory bench experience with sterile technique such as cell culture and biosafety level 2 (BSL2); (ii) knowledge and experience with in vitro and in vivo immunological assays, (iii) experience and willingness to handling of animals in a research setting, (iv) prior experience and/or willingness to successfully complete biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) training and perform independent experiments to generate new data using routine immunological and (v) knowledge/skills in microbiological assays to analyze various BSL2/BSL3 microbial agents of the infected hosts. This position also requires prior experience of managing data sets, statistical analyses, graphing, interpreting biological data sets and scientific writing for publications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will be required to work on several projects and as part of a research team. Essential duties are (i) successful completion and implementation of BSL2/BSL3 work practices. The candidate must possess strong skills in oral and written communication; planning and organization to independently manage data and experimental infections; and be highly self-motivated to incorporate innovative techniques.

PhD in immunology/microbiology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry and/or related fields

Experience in sterile techniques and microbiology is a must.

This position is a one-year NIH grant-funded position, with the possibility of extension. Anticipated start date is immediately, as of February 1, 2023. Salary is based on NIH recommended pay scale for post-doctoral scholars.

Candidates should submit their application stating their professional experience and goals along with their CV and 3 professional contact references electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/120174.  Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Saul Tzipori (saul.tzipori@tufts.edu).

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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