Postdoctoral Associate- Vector Biology

Baylor College of Medicine, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Title:  Postdoctoral Associate- Vector Biology
Division:  Pediatrics
Schedule:  Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location:  Houston, TX
Salary Range:  Hiring up to $53,760
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Requisition ID:  10125

Summary

This position will focus on vector biology and pathogenesis of tick-borne pathogens. The applicant will need experience with genomics, bioinformatics, and transcriptomics preferably in the field of relapsing fever spirochetes and/or virology. Expertise in molecular and tick biology are also desirable. 


Job Duties
  • Leads a genomics program in the field of vector biology and bacteriology.
  • Guides the genomics program to sequence the genomes of argasid ticks and relapsing fever spirochetes. 
  • Organizes and completes projects focusing on the biology of tick-borne relapsing fever spirochetes and their vectors. 
  • Guides projects in delineating the molecular mechanisms of vector competence and pathogenesis. 
  • Organizes and reports data.
  • Organizes data into manuscript form, submits manuscripts, and assists in grant writing. 

Minimum Qualifications
  • MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  • No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in Microbiology.
  • Expertise in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, molecular biology, and vector biology. 

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 10125

PD; CA 


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