Postdoctoral Research Associate - BioSciences

Benefits at a Glance

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Position Summary

Shamoo’s research lab studies the dangerous rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria. With multi-drug resistant bacteria becoming increasingly common in hospitals, antibiotic resistance has threatened to return us to a pre-antibiotic era that would completely undermine modern medicine. His work seeks to elucidate the underlying biophysical principles of adaptation within bacterial populations. Using a combination of experimental evolution, genomics and biophysical approaches, he links changes in protein structure and function to their resulting phenotypes within evolving populations.

The Shamoo lab is hiring for a postdoctoral research associate in the area of molecular microbiology and genomic analysis of pathogens. The ideal candidate will have experience with strain construction and characterization using a variety of techniques such as Gibson assembly and homologous recombination.

Essential Functions

• Uses a variety of techniques such as Gibson assembly and homologous recombination for strain construction and characterization
• Manages research projects and related budgets
• Performs scientific research conducting independent experimental studies, facilitating other ongoing research in the laboratory, and developing and validating new protocols, methodologies, and/or theories
• Communicates the results of scientific research through verbal presentations at scientific conferences and written articles submitted for publication
• Actively engages to improve the laboratory's reputation and set of scientific capabilities
• Participates in the development of new research proposals
• Supervises and/or trains student researchers in the lab
• Maintains a harmonious, safe, and efficient work environment by training new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, ordering necessary supplies as needed, and coordinating routine equipment maintenance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D in microbiology or related field
• Skill in genomic data analysis
• Proficient and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management, and publication management
• Possess a logical and independent mind
• Good interpersonal skills such as patience, determination, flexibility, and decisiveness
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
• Excellent scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment, to participate actively, to collaborate, and to motivate others in the lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in prokaryotic strain construction and/or phenotypic analysis

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