POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
Requisition # 3607
Position Basics
Advertising Ends on: | Thursday, September 9th, 2021 |
Advertising Started on: | Thursday, August 26th, 2021 |
College: | Carver College of Medicine |
Department: | Microbiology and Immunology |
Salary
Salary: | $53,760.00 to Commensurate |
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: | Full Time |
Percent Time: | 100% |
Position Description: | The Weiss and Ellermeier Laboratories at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine are seeking a motivated postdoctoral scholar to join us in the investigation of cell envelope biogenesis in Clostridioides difficile. NIH-funded projects include 1) Peptidoglycan remodeling during growth and cell division; 2) Functional characterization of essential genes using CRISPR interference; and 3) Cell envelope stress response systems. A minimum commitment of 2 years is required with further renewal dependent on performance. Compensation will be determined based on experience and current NIH guidelines. Iowa City is well-placed geographically, has a vibrant artistic community, several museums, and beautiful natural scenery. Iowa City is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the country and is an especially attractive workplace for professionals, due to its low cost of living and a thriving life science/technology industry. Iowa City is also located within driving distance of several major metropolitans including Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City and Omaha. |
Education Requirement: | Candidates must have PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree. |
Required Qualifications: | Experience studying molecular biology of bacteria is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong publication record, good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. |
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest | ||
Number of References: 3 | ||
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Contact Information
Contact: | Craig D Ellermeier - [email protected] Cmed-Microbiology & Immunology Eckstein Medical Research Building 431 Newton Road 201 EMRB Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-384-4565 Department URL: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/microbiology/ |
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