Post-Doctoral Research Associate Department of Microbiology - UTK
Post-Doctoral Research Associate Department of Microbiology - UTK
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Job Description
The Monteith Lab in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. This is a fulltime position. The researcher will be primarily responsible for carrying out experiments and aims of a funded NIH award using mouse and tissue culture models to study hostmicrobe metabolic and inflammatory interactions involving the bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus. The researcher will use molecular genetic and cell biology techniques in their research.
The initial appointment is for 1 year with funding available to extend up to 3 years. The lab and PI will support efforts to obtain independent funding through NIH or other related foundations.
Responsibilities
The associate will collect data communicate with other investigators write grants and manuscripts and assist in advising and training of graduate and undergraduate research students.
Qualifications
A PhD in immunology microbiology cell biology or a related field must be completed by the starting date of the position and the candidate is expected to have experience with bacterial genetics or immunology as well as a strong track record in publishing peerreviewed papers in these fields.
Please include a cover letter CV and the names of two references with online application. For more information about the Monteith Lab please visit https://monteithlab. Questions should be addressed to Andrew Monteith Assistant Professor of Microbiology.
About The Department of Microbiology and the University of Tennessee
The Department of Microbiology values the quality of life of all its members and we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse community and to supporting the intercultural goals of the University. Knoxville is an exciting and affordable city that has undergone a vibrant civic revitalization over the past several years and is being recognized as one of the most exciting upandcoming regions in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Knoxville offers a broad spectrum of educational recreational and cultural opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
