Research Affiliate I (Post Doctoral)
Core
Post-doctoral research in molecular microbiology and pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) using mouse models of infection.
Role type
Post-doctoral research scientist (molecular microbiology)
Builds
Research data on Mtb infection mechanisms and drug delivery efficacy
Domain
Biomedical research / Infectious disease
Deliverable
research
Required skills
molecular genetics, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, cell biology, mouse handling, Mtb infection models, intrapulmonary drug delivery, necropsy, IACUC protocol writing, laboratory animal program management
Preferred skills
BSL3 laboratory experience, Mtb-infection in mice, necropsy of Mtb-infected mice, intrapulmonary delivery of drugs/small molecules, IACUC protocol writing
Technologies
mouse models, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments on Mtb pathogenesis in mouse models; infect mice with Mtb and perform intrapulmonary drug delivery; analyze lung pathology; manage daily operations of the laboratory animal program including breeding and husbandry; write IACUC protocols and participate in committee meetings
Seniority
Post-doctoral researcher