Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SP003331P |
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Position Title | Research Scientist I or II, Phage Therapy |
Location | Moscow |
Division/College | University Research (Div) |
Department | Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI) |
FLSA Status | Overtime Exempt |
Employee Category | Exempt |
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience |
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year |
FTE | 1.0 |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
Position Overview | Phage therapy— the use of bacterial viruses called phages to treat and prevent infections—is a promising solution to the antibiotic resistance crisis. The person in this postdoctoral-level position will join the Phage Therapy Working Group with its goal of advancing the principles of phage therapy using evolution. This position will play a central role in driving the team’s research by combining lab work (microbiology and DNA sequencing) with bioinformatics and quantitative analysis (genome assembly, mutation analysis, statistical inference). Research Scientist I serves as independent researcher or as a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative. They have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher. Research Scientist II designs and manages all aspects of a research portfolio complimentary to that of other research scientists or research faculty. They often maintain active research collaborations external to the university. |
Unit Overview | This position will be housed within the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI) at the University of Idaho. IMCI brings modeling expertise to many research projects by hiring and supporting modelers (postdocs, faculty, and research scientists) and connecting them with empiricists. The vision of IMCI is that modeling can both improve research at every stage and serve as a common denominator for exchanging scientific ideas. The research teams that emerge often cross traditional discipline boundaries and integrate across experience levels from undergraduates to professors. The Phage Therapy Working Group is comprised of James Bull, Holly Wichman, JT Van Leuven, and Craig Miller. The experimental evolution work for this project will occur in the lab that they share within the Department of Biological Sciences. |
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | |
Internal Posting? |
Position Responsibilities
Key Accountability | Research Scientist I |
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Job Duties | Presence of responsibility to oversee major multi-purpose research projects. Examples of Work:
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Key Accountability | Research Scientist II |
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Job Duties | Independent development and management of a research portfolio including identifying and securing funding. Examples of Work:
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Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Research Scientist I:
Research Scientist II:
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Required Education | Both Research Scientist I and II require a PhD in biology, microbiology, molecular biology or related field |
Required Licensures, Certifications or other | |
Additional Preferred | Research Scientist I:
Research Scientist II:
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Physical Requirements | |
Working Conditions | |
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
Posting Information
Posting Date | 04/11/2022 |
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Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | First review of applicants will be on April 25, 2022 |
Applicant Resources | |
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. |
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |
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