Collectively, the faculty in the Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology (MBM) address problems related to the genetics and molecular functions of microorganisms that are relevant to infection and health world-wide. Just as importantly, we strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for our faculty, students, postdoctoral trainees, and staff. 

This position is in the John M. Leong Lab. You can learn more about our work on our Research page.

The Scientist III in the LEONG Lab works independently and in close consultation and in cooperation with Senior Scientists to design and perform experiments in pathogenic microbiology. 

Responsibilities include:

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques and protocols
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data
• Collaborates on current/future grants through participation in grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations
• Contributes data to publications and presentations as co-author

• Participates in teaching, research, and mentoring including providing research guidance to graduate students or postdoctoral scholars

Basic Requirements:

• PhD is required as is at least one year of postdoctoral training
• Demonstrated scholarly activity including significant contributions to peer-reviewed literature and original research contributions to peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with BSL2 level pathogens (particularly their genetic manipulation) would be very helpful

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