Research Scientist I or II, Phage Therapy

University of Idaho

Research Scientist I or II, Phage Therapy

Location: Moscow

Division/College: University Research (Div)

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Phage therapy— the use of bacterial viruses called phages to treat and prevent infections—is a promising solution to the antibiotic resistance crisis. The person in this postdoctoral-level position will join the Phage Therapy Working Group with its goal of advancing the principles of phage therapy using evolution. This position will play a central role in driving the team's research by combining lab work (microbiology and DNA sequencing) with bioinformatics and quantitative analysis (genome assembly, mutation analysis, statistical inference).

Research Scientist I serves as independent researcher or as a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative. They have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

Research Scientist II designs and manages all aspects of a research portfolio complimentary to that of other research scientists or research faculty. They often maintain active research collaborations external to the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
Both Research Scientist I and II require a PhD in biology, microbiology, molecular biology or related field Research Scientist I:

• Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position (including experience during PhD)

Research Scientist II:

• 5 years of research experience beyond receipt of doctoral degree
• Demonstrated record of research achievement
• Participation in the development and submission of sponsored project proposals

Preferred Qualifications:
Research Scientist I:

• Experience with next-gen sequencing data and bioinformatics
• Experience with computer programming (e.g. in R, Python, C++)
• Training and experience working with bacteria and phage
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Experiencing mentoring students
• Expertise in microbial evolution, experimental evolution, or phage therapy
• Strong oral communication skills
• Record of 2 or more lead-author publications in peer reviewed journals in a relevant field
• Record of writing proposals and acquiring externally funded grants.

Research Scientist II:

• Experience with next-gen sequencing data and bioinformatics
• Experience with computer programming (e.g. in R, Python, C++)
• Training and experience working with bacteria and phage
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Experiencing mentoring students
• Expertise in microbial evolution, experimental evolution, or phage therapy
• Strong oral communication skills
• Record of 5 or more lead-author publications in peer reviewed journals in a relevant field
• Record of writing proposals and acquiring externally funded grants.
• Experience serving as PI or Co-Pi on extramurally funded research

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003331P

Posting Date: 04/11/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First review of applicants will be on April 25, 2022

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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