POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - IM - Colbert Lab [Req#: 965951, Position#: 132662]

Description

Postdoctoral Researcher

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. James Colbert, in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study multiple projects focused on bacterial determinants of sepsis pathogenesis in susceptible populations. The Colbert Lab has several exciting projects related to the use of clinical microbiologic isolates to investigate bacterial genomic mediators of sepsis severity.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in microbiologic techniques including phenotypic testing of bacterial isolates, DNA isolation/ sequencing of individuals bacteria as well as polymicrobial bacterial communities (such as the gut microbiome), genetic manipulation (i.e. gene knockout) of various bacterial strains, and bioinformatics background is ideal.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload your CV.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/