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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The laboratory of Dr. Bordenstein in the Departments of Biology and Entomology and the One Health Microbiome Center seeks an Assistant Research Professor to work as part of a research team focused on insect-microbe-virus interactions. The position will focus on the use of Drosophila rearing, transgenic expression, genetic editing techniques such as RNAi or knockout mutants, fitness assays, reproductive tissue dissections, fluorescent and electron microscopy, microinjections, frequent and large experimental setups with flies, microbiology, phage biology, and team management to understand the genetics and mechanisms of how endosymbiotic bacteria (Wolbachia) modify reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster. The successful applicant must have the ability to plan, execute, interpret, document, and troubleshoot multi-faceted independent research, and to collaborate effectively with members of a research team and the campus-wide One Health Microbiome Center. The successful candidate will excel in molecular biology, mentor junior members of the lab and campus community, lead major writing and organizational efforts of manuscripts and grants to grow and fund their primary research, and communicate their science to peers and the public through presentations, writing, and digital formats. Excellent organizational, presentation, scheduling, and verbal communication skills are required. Professional development through the acquisition of new skills will be expected. 

Education and Experience:

A successful candidate should possess at least a Ph.D. or equivalent in an academic field related to the research including molecular biology, host-microbe interactions, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, entomology, and/or phage biology.  

Additional Information:

Applications must be submitted electronically. A complete application should be submitted as a single PDF containing the following materials: (i) a cover letter summarizing relevant experience and reasons for interest in the job (ii) a CV that includes contact information for at least three references (name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address) and (iii) full length and first-authored documents of research spanning papers, reports, posters, and presentations for a review of the applicant’s scholarship. 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

BENEFITS