Department:
Location: Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Part time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID: R103341
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. with three years of applied research experience in a related field. A Master's degree and five years of applied research experience may be substituted for the requirements noted Grade 6 Wage Range Min $26.51 Mid $33.13 Max $9.78
Position Description:
The position will entail performing molecular and cellular biology experiments related to the pathogenesis of oral pathogens with an emphasis on Porphyromonas gingivalis . Major preferred skills include methods and techniques used in microbiology, genetic engineering, transcriptomics, and metabolomics; knowledge of statistical analysis and basic concepts in microbiology/immunology would be useful. The project will take place within the Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases research group at the School of Dentistry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research projects in the fields of microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology in consultation with the PI in the lab.
- Organize data collection related to research projects.
- Collaborate, coordinate, and schedule research activities for research students and technicians with the other members of the lab.
- Organize and conduct statistical analysis of data generated from study results.
- Train undergraduate, dental, and graduated students, and early-stage postdocs
- Create written reports and documents related to data management, research methodology, and study results for the PI.
- Develop data collection instruments and procedures.
- Study research-related journals, and brief co-workers on findings related to the project.
- Present and recommend new ideas for ongoing research and may recommend new ideas for ongoing lines of research.
- May collect, edit, and present research outcomes at meetings and conferences through poster presentations or oral talks.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.